As a recent retiree who seeks passive income from my investments to help support my lifestyle while I no longer receive a steady paycheck, I have been implementing a strategy that I call my Income ...

One of the great dividing lines in the bond market is between fixed-rate and floating-rate debt. This difference has become especially stark since 2022, as the rise in short-term interest rates ...

The much anticipated rate cut arrived with the Federal Reserve (Fed) cutting interest rates by 25 basis points for the first time since December 2024. The U.S. labor market continues to show signs of ...

Whether you’re seeking a one-and-done total bond fund, tax-exempt fund, or exposure to emerging market bonds, Vanguard has a fixed income fund for you. As investors navigate persistent market ...

After two interest rate cuts in the second half of 2024, the Federal Reserve announced at the first Federal Open Market Committee meeting in 2025 that it would pause rate cuts and keep the benchmark ...

Higher income returns helped spark positive performance across most bond market sectors in 2024, despite a modest rise in intermediate- and long-term yields. Lower-quality credit segments outperformed ...

Fixed-income investments are in the spotlight, thanks to strong yields and prevailing stock market uncertainty. A solid income stream paired with relative price stability is an appealing combo, and ...

The universe of U.S. fixed-income products now includes over 700 ETFs with total assets approaching $2 trillion, according to ETF.com. So, advisors have no shortage of options when building out ...