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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Protecting Yourself Against Rising Interest Rates

Shining Stewardship

“You know what's truly weird about any financial crisis? We made it up. Currency, money, finance, they're all social inventions. When the sun comes up in the morning it's shining on the same physical landscape, all the atoms are in place.” ― Bruce Sterling

With our government in shutdown and debt limit in question many Americans are asking what can we do to protect our invests in times of rising interest rates?  Below I have linked to some the leading advice trending on the subject to help us make the most informed decisions.

Panel Discussion via CNBC's Sharon Epperson


Unless balanced properly, inflation can eat away at a portfolio. So what is an investor to do especially in a time when the bond markets are extremely active? CNBC's Sharon Epperson gets expert advice from three top financial advisors. Click here for full story

INTEREST RATES 101
by Aaron Schardt - Senior Vice President / CFO / Trust Officer
Additional Reading

Why Rising Interest Rates Are Bad For Bonds And What You Can Do About It via Johnston Investment Counsel

Rising Rates and Your Investments FAQ by The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association

Tools You Can Use | Watch the yield on 10 year U.S. Treasuries via U.S. Department of the Treasury

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