How holding onto goods longer before replacing them and a global savings glut impact the economy, interest rates and stock returns. In this episode you'll learn: How a cartel and planned obsolescence impacted the lifespan of incandescent bulbs.Why consumers are holding on to their items longer and how that impacts the economy.How a global savings glut pushes down interest rates and what is causing it.How Treasury Inflation Protections Securities work and help us monitor real … [Read more...]
MNY127 Plus: TIPs, Individual Stocks and Investment Conditions
This week on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we start off by discussing a leading investment concern; what to do about rising asset class valuations driven by low interest rates. We also look at when inflation indexed bonds are attractive investments. Finally, we explore how to incorporate a portfolio of individual stocks into an asset allocation to determine an appropriate return. … [Read more...]
