The military conflict in Ukraine over the past month is very disconcerting. The situation remains intense with no end in sight. We hope for a swift, peaceful, and just resolution of the war between Russia and Ukraine. At BWFA, we do believe it is important to maintain a broader perspective and we continue to focus […]
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Are Bonds “Conservative Investments”? Maybe Not.
BWFA has been underweighting allocations to bonds and other interest-rate-sensitive investments, given that many of these choices pay very little, and there is a risk to principle eroding, if interest rates go up. Bonds may not be as glamorous as stocks or commodities, but they could be a component of some investment portfolios. Bonds are […]
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Understanding IRAs
An individual retirement arrangement (IRA) is a personal savings plan that offers specific tax benefits. IRAs are one of the most powerful retirement savings tools available to you. Even if you’re contributing to a 401(k) or other plan at work, you may want to consider investing in an IRA. WHAT TYPES OF IRAs ARE AVAILABLE? […]
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Investing for the Next Decade (7 perspectives on what the world in 2030 will look like)
The 2030s may seem like the distant future and certainly not a focus for many of us looking to just make it through these challenging current times. However, we, at BWFA, spend much of our time considering what life will look like at the end of our current decade. Our forecasting the future helps inform […]