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There are misconceptions and scary headlines swirling around about the impact that the federal funds rate has on short-term and longer-term rates, which is important to consider with bonds. Don't let public perceptions drive your bond investing. Here’s a look at 2 Fallacies that are getting attention, as well as examples of what’s happened in the past.
There is a lot of speculation going on in the news lately about the Fed raising the interest rates in 2022 or 2023. This quick read reviews the basic concept of interest rates, to help you understand how changing interest rates may affect your saving and borrowing habits.