E.J. Smith - Retirement Money

E.J. Smith is Managing Director of Richard. C. Young & Co., Ltd. and Editor in Chief of Youngresearch.com. His column provides insight and analysis on investment strategies for retired investors and those soon to be retired.

The 10 Largest Bond Funds

Investors are taking on more risk—and are doing it in a major way. Bond funds, which should be your anchor-to-windward money, are loading up...

Bonds Are Dead?

This has been a good year for bonds. They’re not dead. And it’s the high quality bonds that are leading the way. This from...

I’ve Never Been Busier

“I've never been busier”, is a phrase I often hear from retirees. We all think we’ll have tons of free time in retirement. And...

Dividends Lead Tech into Summer

High flying speculative tech stocks often make the news and are anchors of the water-cooler conversation. But as you can see in the chart...

Live Where You Want

Finding your perfect retirement spot has never been easier. I love the idea of websites like homeaway and airbnb for retirees looking for a...

Dumb and Dumber

“Don't just do something, stand there!” is easier said than done. All investors have a breaking-point. And most believe it to be higher than it...

American Silver Eagle Coins

I recently purchased some American Silver Eagles through Blanchard and Company, Inc. If you’re interested here is their website.

A Retirement High-Life

“Your life is made of two dates and a dash. Make the most of the dash.” Twice a year a client of mine leaves the...

What Goes Around…

How about these numbers reported last week in The WSJ: Young technology-company stocks fell out of favor in the blink of an eye. But their...

Save Money. Live Better

Wal-Mart’s slogan is “Save Money. Live Better.” Just don’t do your banking there. Check-out this WSJ analysis: On a rainy morning in April, Anna Proctor...