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The Coronavirus and Other Oddball Risks
10.03.20 09:55 AM - Comment(s)
One of the reasons investing never gets boring is because it is an ever-changing, never-sleeping industry that presents new opportunities — and new risks — every day.
Climate Change: A World of Opportunity
03.03.20 10:54 AM - Comment(s)
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the amount of heat stored in the upper levels of the ocean reached an all-time high in 2019. This is a primary factor that contributes to the rise in sea levels. Furthermore, the world’s five warmest years have all occurred since 2015...
2020 Market Update: Reversal of Sentiment
25.02.20 10:51 AM - Comment(s)
After making a bunch of gloom-and-doom predictions about the markets in 2019, with fears of a pending recession, Wall Street money managers have a considerably more brightened outlook for 2020. Indeed, recent indicators have heightened expectations for U.S. economic growth this year.
For example, the...
Student Loan Debt Affects More Than Millennials
18.02.20 10:50 AM - Comment(s)
Common sense would suggest older workers have a much easier time saving than young adults. They are more likely to have already purchased a home, put kids through college and, by that point, are putting more money away for retirement.
A recent study by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies c...
RMD Considerations
11.02.20 10:46 AM - Comment(s)
With people living longer and benefiting from the long-running bull market, there are more factors to consider in taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts. The traditional IRA, SEP IRA and 401(k) plans offer tax deductions on contributions and tax-deferred growth on earn...
Assessing the Role of Government
04.02.20 10:43 AM - Comment(s)
Recently, President Trump bemoaned the inconveniences of low-flow toilets, showers, dishwashers, and energy-efficient lightbulbs – all implemented in the wake of government regulation aimed toward conservation efforts.1
One issue in the political divide between parties is disagreement about the role ...
Assessing the Role of Government
04.02.20 10:21 AM - Comment(s)
Recently, President Trump bemoaned the inconveniences of low-flow toilets, showers, dishwashers, and energy-efficient lightbulbs – all implemented in the wake of government regulation aimed toward conservation efforts.1
One issue in the political divide between parties is disagreement about the rol...
Financial Tips For 2020
28.01.20 10:45 AM - Comment(s)
The U.S. has enjoyed 10 years of a booming stock market and a growing economy. It’s too early to tell how 2020 will look, but there are some signs that it doesn’t look quite as promising. Between warnings of a possible economic pullback and a contentious presidential election year, investors may wan...
Financial Tips For 2020
28.01.20 10:17 AM - Comment(s)
The U.S. has enjoyed 10 years of a booming stock market and a growing economy. It’s too early to tell how 2020 will look, but there are some signs that it doesn’t look quite as promising. Between warnings of a possible economic pullback and a contentious presidential election year, investors may wan...
Two Retirement Planning Approaches: Safety vs. Probability
21.01.20 10:34 AM - Comment(s)
According to Merrill, four of the most common risks to your retirement strategy are:1
- A significant market drop shortly before or early in your retirement
- Inflation reducing your spending power over time
- Unexpected medical and/or long-term care expenses
- Outliving your assets
- A significant market drop shortly before or early in your retirement
- Inflation reducing your spending power over time
- Unexpected medical and/or long-term care expenses
- Outliving your assets
Once you have a good idea...
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