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Estate planning is not always an easy subject to think about, but it’s even harder to think about what will happen if you don’t have a plan. We know that retirement planning can be overwhelming, and that there’s a lot to take into account when creating your strategy. But, it’s vital to remember that…
The World Bank asserts that China manufactured the fastest sustained expansion by a major economy in history. Over nearly four decades, from 1979 to 2017, China’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an average of 9.5 percent a year. Click Here to view the full Market Thought of the Week!
Most large private employers offer their employees a 401(k) account. This is a tax-friendly retirement plan that allows you to use payroll deductions through saving and investing. It’s become a vital part of retirement planning as the traditional pension plan slowly fades. But to figure out all there is to know about 401(k)s, you have…
The U.S. labor market was solid throughout 2018, with 2.6 million jobs added during the year, compared to a gain of 2.2 million in 2017. The unemployment rate ended the year (as of November 2018) at 3.7%, which was lower than the 4.1% rate at the close of 2017. A strong job market, along with…
One aspect of retirement that often gets overlooked is how your relationships change once you retire. You go from having friendly small talk and happy hour drinks with your coworkers, to having the freedom to choose who you spend your time with. This can be especially complicated for married couples to navigate. There is a…
When most people envision retirement, positive images start forming. We picture spending days lounging on the beach or practicing our favorite hobbies, we envision having free time to spend with friends and taking the grandkids on countless adventures. But it’s becoming clear that so many people associate only upbeat feelings with retirement, that it might…
As 2018 comes to an end, investors naturally begin to anticipate what the next year will bring, whether it’s progress on the trade discussions, the future of Brexit, or what will happen with the Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy. While it is important to think about the future, it is hard to predict or know…
As the seasons change and the holidays come and go, we are reminded of how fortunate we are and how much we have to be grateful for. We are also reminded that the season of giving is upon us. But, if you’re retired, you may be worried about where extra income will come from and…
November was yet another roller coaster ride for the markets. The S&P 500 Index dropped 3% during November over concerns of a global economic slowdown and falling oil prices but closed the month up 2% following unexpected dovish comments from the federal reserve (Fed). Driven by a strong rebound in Chinese equities, MSCI Emerging Markets…
The markets once again had a tumultuous week. Renewed concerns over trade wars, worries about additional interest rate hikes, and a global economic slowdown were some of the themes driving the volatility. Another key driver of this week’s market sell-off was the yield curve, which has been a hot topic lately because of its alleged…
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