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Inflation cooled in September. Here’s what that means.
All signs pointed to potential trouble. Sticky inflation. Tariffs heating up. Energy costs on the rise.Economists warned that the next inflation report would signal surging prices and stall any…
Read MorePicking stocks? The odds might not be in your favor
Here’s a stat that stops a lot of people in their tracks:Less than 4% of all U.S. stocks have been responsible for the market’s net gains going back nearly…
Read MoreA Thought for the Fall Season…
As we move into the fall season, it’s a natural time to pause and reflect. The year is winding down, and with it comes an opportunity to take stock…
Read MoreGovernment shutdown: What it means for your retirement
With government shutdowns becoming more frequent and lasting longer — from one day in the 1980s to 35 days in 2018-20191 — it’s important to understand how these events could…
Read MoreYou Have More Control than You Think
In these volatile, uncertain times, there doesn’t seem to be much left over which we really have any control. Of course, we want to believe we’re in control of…
Read MoreWill a DC shutdown disrupt your financial future?
With a potential government shutdown looming on Sept. 30, 1 you may be wondering how this could affect your personal finances and retirement planning. SHUTDOWNS — SOME HISTORY Shutdowns…
Read MoreYou Have Options… When It Comes to Your 401(k)
Between high contribution limits, tax advantages, and potential employer matching, a 401(k) can be a homerun for your retirement savings.But if you’ve moved on from your 401(k) employer or…
Read MoreThe Latest Jobs Report — What it Could Mean for Your Financial Future
The latest jobs report has our attention — and for good reason. With job growth for June revised as negative (-13,000 jobs) and another two months of weaker-than-expected gains…
Read MoreWhat the Fed Sees… and Why It Matters
The Fed is sending up a flare: the economy may be softening.In a recent speech, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that interest rate cuts could be on the…
Read MoreHopes for Fed rate cuts drive markets — Is your retirement plan ready?
As we start the week, the financial landscape is buzzing. Here are four trends I’m watching, with an eye to how they could affect your retirement strategy: Federal Reserve…
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