Are We in a Recession?

Are We in a Recession?

Key Takeaways: Although we may not be in a recession quite yet, the risk of one is high. Stock markets tend to bottom out and rebound during recessions. We are staying up in credit quality to avoid bond defaults and extending duration to position for when rates fall;...
Women’s Retirement Security Act of 2007

Women’s Retirement Security Act of 2007

It’s August 2007 and Congress is not in session, but once they return, they have some very interesting legislation to [re]consider (the bill was originally introduced in the fall of 2006). According to analyses by Towers Perrin and the American Benefits Council,...