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Germany became the latest country where investors are paying the government for the privilege of owning bonds. It's usually the other way around. Global economic fears are driving this unusual trend.
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Are U.S. savings bonds still a worthwhile investment? KPLU financial commentator Greg Heberlein thinks so.Even with all the government shutdown…
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The financial markets have been roiling lately, a sign that a change of direction might be about to occur, or already is underway. However, crystal balls…
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Municipal bonds are relatively safe investments. So insured municipal bonds should be a sure thing, right?That's not a safe assumption.Thanks to the…
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Could a new basketball and hockey arena hurt ticket sales for other teams in the city? That’s what some King County officials are worried about. The fear…
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Over the past 30 years, U.S. Treasuries have out-performed the stock market. Bloomberg's Cordell Eddings reports the last time that happened was 150 years…
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Ever since the 2008 financial meltdown, a lot of us have been losing sleep over our investments and 401(k) plans. But a financial adviser in Kirkland has…
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If you’re spooked by the volatile stock market, you may want to put your money into bonds.On this week’s Money Matters, financial commentator Greg…
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A rising Consumer Price Index (CPI) has caused more doom and gloom on Wall Street. But on this week's Money Matters, financial commentator Greg Heberlein…
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All signs point to 2011 being a good year for the stock market. On this week's Money Matters, financial commentator Greg Heberlein tells KPLU's Dave Meyer…