A $100,000 Retirement Dividend Snowball In A Rising-Rate World

Building a $100,000 dividend snowball is foundational for financial security and passive income. I detail how I would go about doing so in today's rising rate environment. I also share some specific picks and how to allocate capital on a percentage basis to build the snowball.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

US treasury secretary hails government's buy back of bonds a success

On Tuesday, the 10-year treasury rate yield reached a 19-year high at 5.041%, even as investors wary Iran war fallout

The Guardian • Sep 15, 2026

The 3 Investments I Would Not Want To Retire Without In 2026

Many popular forms of investing for retirement appear ill-suited to the current macro and market environment. Dividend growth investing also has some major vulnerabilities. I detail how I think investors can best mitigate these risks using 3 key investments.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

US 10-year Treasury yield briefly surges past 5% on sky-high diesel prices

The US 10-year Treasury yield on Monday briefly surged past 5% for the first time since 2023, driven by rising diesel prices, in a rally that could see borrowing costs balloon for mortgages and auto loans.

New York Post • Sep 14, 2026

Bond Market Flashes a Rare Warning Signal: What History Says Happens to Stocks Next

The 30-year Treasury bond yield recently reached its highest level since 2007, sparking concern about a stock market sell-off. Long-term investors shouldn't worry too much about short-term moves in bond yields.

The Motley Fool • Sep 10, 2026

Stock Market Today: Bond Yields and Oil Edge Higher

Oil prices and U.S. government bond yields are climbing as the conflict with Iran remains in focus for investors.

WSJ • Sep 10, 2026

U.S. Treasury Readies Buyback Announcement as Crude Oil Moves Stock Market

"Escalation is the word of the day" after the U.S. hit five Iranian oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. Kevin Hincks points to crude oil's steady rise near $96 Wednesday morning as the key metric to watch, a level not seen since early June.

Schwab Bond ETFs See Billions Pour In, and Here's Why

Bond ETFs can be a safer alternative to stocks during market volatility. Another appeal is their potential to protect against inflation.

The Motley Fool • Sep 5, 2026

August Job Gains Blew Past Estimates. Here's What It Means for the Fed.

The Fed is likely to be less concerned that a rate hike will damage the labor market.

The Motley Fool • Sep 6, 2026

Europe Joins Global Bond Selloff as Middle East Hostilities Lift Oil Prices

The 10-year Bund yields reached their highest since 2011 and yields on U.K. 10-year government bonds climbed to their highest level since 2007.

WSJ • Sep 2, 2026