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Monday, June 5, 2023

Stocks surged higher in the closing days of a holiday-shortened trading week, ignited by a political resolution on raising the debt ceiling and a strong employment report.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.02%, while the Standard...

Thursday, June 1, 2023

One crazy thing we do as humans is take the recent past and project it indefinitely into the future. As the news cycle has sped up, this problem has only gotten worse. It used to feel like the “recent past” went as far back...

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Markets moved in sync last week with perceived movement in debt ceiling talks, weakening early in the week and then surging on news of progress. A solid quarterly report and guidance from a mega-cap technology company helped with...

Thursday, May 25, 2023

In the current volatile economy, many Americans are hesitant to work with financial advisors due to financial constraints. However, a recent study reveals why it's crucial for them to reconsider their decision. Russell Investments...

Thursday, May 25, 2023

The debt ceiling is a term used to describe the legal limit on the amount of money the United States government can borrow to fund its operations. It is a limit set by Congress on the amount of debt that the federal government can...

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Stocks rallied last week, propelled by growing optimism over reaching a deal on raising the debt ceiling and avoiding a technical debt default by the U.S.The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.38% higher, while the Standard &...

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Preparing for Lifetime Income in RetirementRetirement is a time of transition, and it often comes with a lot of questions and concerns about financial security. One of the biggest concerns for retirees is how to ensure a steady stream...

Friday, May 12, 2023

We have spent endless amounts of time, money, and human capital trying to identify variables that help predict market behavior. We have looked at the ridiculous (Super Bowl winners) and the more serious (past performance). Still, none

Monday, May 8, 2023

A Friday rebound, triggered by a big tech company’s earnings beat and a strong jobs report, shaved much of the week’s accumulated losses.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.24%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500...

Monday, May 1, 2023

Strong earnings from several mega-cap technology companies offset renewed regional banking jitters and weak economic data, leaving stocks higher for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.86%, while the Standard &...

Monday, April 24, 2023

Stocks remained resilient last week amid mixed earnings reports, hawkish Fed-speak, and lingering recession fears, closing out the five trading days with small losses.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.23%, while the Standard &...

Thursday, April 13, 2023

40% of people regret buying their car. Why? Car salesmen are experts at making you overspend. Lucky for you, they all use the same tricks. Watch out for these 5 sales tactics when buying your next car: 

Monday, April 3, 2023

Stocks rallied last week on receding fears of a widening banking crisis, led by resurging investor interest in technology and communication services names.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 3.22%, while the Standard & Poor’s...

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Modest gains in major market indices masked sharp volatility amid the uncertainty arising from mixed messages emanating from public officials and revived banking fears. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.18%, while the Standard...

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The American Care Act of 2021, delivered a sucker punch to gig workers and the owners of microbusiness who sell items on such sites as Etsy and Ebay when the lowered the reposting threshold from $20,000 to $600. The IRS announced...

Friday, December 9, 2022

SIX WAYS TO KNOW YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR IS STRONGYou work hard to provide you and your family with a secure financial future; So, when it comes to managing your money, it’s important to pick the right...

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

The White House recently forgave up to $10,000 to student loan borrowers as part of a larger debt forgiveness program. There are still quite a few questions to be answered, but here are some key points to know.Pell vs. non-Pell: Loan...

Monday, March 4, 2019

Tip: How Much? Check your Social Security earnings and see an estimate of your benefits on the website, www.ssa.gov. Social Security’s been a fact of retirement life ever since it was established in 1935. We all think we know how...