The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady offered little guidance about future policy, increasing uncertainty for bond markets and borrowers. Long-term Treasury yields remain elevated, helping keep mortgage and other borrowing costs high.

Learn how Trump Accounts compare with 529 plans, custodial accounts and Roth IRAs - and where they may fit within your family’s wider financial plan.

The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady offered little guidance about future policy, increasing uncertainty for bond markets and borrowers.

“Capital preservation” is a phrase you often hear in retirement conversations, especially among investors age 65 and older. But what does it mean in practice, day to day, in the markets of 2026? From a financial advisor’s standpoint, capital preservation is a mix of tools and behaviors designed to help keep your nest egg intact while allowing it to support your lifestyle for many years.