WynnSights Blog

Hugh F. Wynn

Dec 8, 2022
5 min

Hands Free: Target-Date Funds Adjust Focus as Retirement Nears

Let's explore why TDF set-it-and-forget-it funds are stars on the savings and retirement investing scene.

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 3, 2022
4 min

Econ Outlook: Tiny Rays of Light are Peeking Through Inflationary Clouds

Let's take a look at bad, good and promising indicators that, like tiny rays of sunshine, could help to brighten our economy.

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 25, 2022
4 min

S&P 500 Index Fund: Is it All That It's Cracked Up to Be?

But in the back of my mind, I’ve fretted about how much of the S&P 500 Index fund’s success in recent years has been tied to tech stocks.

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 11, 2022
3 min

Bear Down: Should You Take Advantage of the '22 Stock Rally?

2022 has been a bear of a year for investors, but it looks like the market is rallying - is it just a temporary pause in the downward trend?

Hugh F. Wynn

Jun 16, 2022
4 min

Poking the Bear: Use the Current Market Instability to Your Advantage

In this dark and chaotic bear market are a few bright rays of hope that a savvy investor can use to their advantage.

Hugh F. Wynn

May 26, 2022
6 min

The 529 Plan: A Smart Alternative to College Loan Debt

The collective college loan debt in America is about $1.75 trillion. Let's talk about the 529 plan - a shining alternative to college loans.

Hugh F. Wynn

May 19, 2022
5 min

I Bond Interest Rates - and Interest in I Bonds - Continue to Grow

The I Bond interest rate is experiencing another growth spurt. Take a look at these inflation-adjusted alternatives to bank accounts.

Hugh F. Wynn

Apr 7, 2022
4 min

Life's Complicated Enough. Keep Investing Simple.

According to many great minds, high-browed sophistication and complexity does not beat simplicity when it comes to investing.

Hugh F. Wynn

Feb 24, 2022
5 min

Tug of War: Is the Market in Crisis?

We're experiencing a market correction and have our foe in eastern Europe at least partically to thank. But there's more to it than that.

Hugh F. Wynn

Feb 17, 2022
6 min

I Bonds: The Wallflower of Retirement Investments is in Bloom

Known as the "wallflower" of investments, the virtually risk-free U. S. Treasury-issued Series I Savings Bonds are making a big splash. Why?

Hugh F. Wynn

Jan 6, 2022
5 min

When Battling Inflation Consider Bonds, I Bonds

When battling inflation, consider bonds, I Bonds.

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 28, 2021
4 min

Take Cautionary Steps to Navigate the Current Inflation Spiral

We're in the midst of an inflation SPIRAL. Is it momentary or will it hang around for a while. That's the BIG question.

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 30, 2021
3 min

7 Investing Tips I Learned the Hard Way

Newbie investors learn through personal experiences – both good and bad. Here are seven investing tips learned the hard way.

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 26, 2021
4 min

Inquiring Minds: Is Our Economy Headed for a Meltdown?

Most folks are familiar with “meltdowns”. But what about a “melt-up”? And is our economy in a melt-up heading for a dreaded meltdown?

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 12, 2021
3 min

Trading vs. Investing: Which is More Likely to Reap Rewards?

These are two very different approaches to making money in the stock and bond markets - essentially trading versus investing.

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 5, 2021
4 min

Target-Date Funds Let You "Set It and Forget It"

A target date fund automatically changes your investments from high-risk, high-reward to low-risk, low-reward as you near retirement.

Hugh F. Wynn

Jun 17, 2021
5 min

Emergency Funds and the (Almost) Risk-Free I Bond

Your Rainy Day - or emergency fund - needs to be liquid, but it doesn't have to be shoved under the mattress.

Hugh F. Wynn

May 20, 2021
3 min

The Case for Delaying Social Security in Retirement

A key component of a retirement plan is delaying your Social Security if at all feasible.

Hugh F. Wynn

Apr 15, 2021
3 min

Bond Investments are Not Just for Boomers

Check out this new post on the WynnSights blog, a personal investment blog based on blogger Hugh Wynn's fervent belief that investing should

Hugh F. Wynn

Mar 18, 2021
3 min

ETFs Vs. Mutual Funds: Which is Better?

Both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) consist of many different assets and are commonly employed to help investors diversify...

Hugh F. Wynn

Mar 4, 2021
3 min

#TradingSpaces: Is Worthy Bonds Worth Checking Out?

I've launched a new series - #TradingSpaces - in which I share my opinions on various online trading platforms. My goal is to dig into...