Kate Stalter

3 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Kate Stalter |Rachel McVearry

Getty ImagesCharles Schwab is growing its fixed-income lineup with new bond ETFs like SCCR and SCUS, alongside several lower-cost fund options. Key Takeaways Schwab now offers 12 bond exchange-traded funds and six bond mutual funds, covering both taxable and tax-free categories. Low expense ratios across the board make these funds appealing to cost-conscious income investors. Schwab's bond lineup includes core, short-term, Treasury, TIPS and high-yield options, among others.

4 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Kate Stalter |Rachel McVearry

Getty ImagesCash is an asset class, like stocks or bonds, that adds diversification during market volatility. Key Takeaways Cash cushions portfolios against volatility and unexpected financial needs. One drawback is that excess cash risks falling behind inflation over the long term. Rebalancing preserves your asset allocation without abandoning market exposure. Market timing increases the risk of selling low and buying high.

1 month ago | annuity.org | Kate Stalter

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.

1 month ago | annuity.org | Kate Stalter

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.

1 month ago | annuity.org | Kate Stalter

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.