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Advisor Upside

Vanguard Flips the Script on 60/40 Rule

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The investment company says advisors and investors should break from the traditional strategy and take on more defensive positions this year.

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International Economics

Britain Grapples With Exploding Borrowing Costs

England had a rude awakening this week, as the United Kingdom was transported back in time to one of the most tumultuous years in its history.

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Markets

Yield on 10-Year Treasury Note Touches 18-Year High as Inflation Indicators Mount

On Tuesday, the overall yield on the US 10-Year Treasury Bond touched its highest intraday point, 4.699%, since last spring.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Banking

2024: The Year the Rates Were Cut

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The Fed’s September rate cut turbo-charged the stock market, but can the market keep up its bull run for 2025?

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Markets

Weathering the Storm: A Q&A with Vanguard on Market Volatility

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The last four years have been head-spinning. Dan Newhall, Vanguard’s head of portfolio solutions, talked us through the volatility.

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Economics

The Fed Finally Delivers on Promise to Slash Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve finally slashed interest rates, delivering a half-point cut — the high end of consensus expectations.

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Personal Finance

Home Economics: Homeownership is still the American Dream. But Should it Be?

Buying a home is expensive. And so is owning one. In the era of high mortgage rates and soaring expenses, is homeownership still worth it?

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Autos

RV Having Fun Yet? The Ups and Downs of Camper Economics

In addition to offering mobile headquarters for families on vacation, recreational vehicle sales are a pretty good indicator of the economy.

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