Monthly Economic Update – March 2022
U.S. Markets Escalating tensions in Eastern Europe upended markets in February, sending stocks lower for the month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 3.53 percent while the Standard & Poor’s…
Retirement In Sight: Guarding Against the Four Common Money Biases
Our attitudes about investing, saving, spending, and financial matters are shaped by a variety of influences, both early and later in life. These attitudes can foster some very good habits,…
Monthly Economic Update – February 2022
U.S. Markets Rising yields, elevated inflation, and a hawkish-sounding Fed took turns rattling the stock market in January, with technology-heavy Nasdaq particularly hard hit. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped…
Retirement In Sight: How Much Will Saving an Extra $1k Each Year Help You?
Did you ever wonder what might result from such a small boost to your retirement saving effort, even in midlife? While there is no ready answer to this question thanks…
Retirement In Sight: When You Are Within Five Years of Retirement
If your anticipated retirement date seems about five years away, think about some of the proactive steps you could take before that date arrives. Acting now could save you some…
Retirement In Sight: If the SECURE Act 2.0 Becomes Law, What Changes?
The SECURE Act altered rules for retirement accounts with a goal of helping both retirees and pre-retirees. Now a legislative sequel, known popularly as SECURE Act 2.0, is proceeding through Congress.
Retirement In Sight: Robocalls, Robotexts: Protect Yourself and Your Money
Are you getting more unwanted text messages on your phone than you used to get? That is partly the result of a good thing – robocalls have declined. Robotexts, however,…
Monthly Economic Update – October 2021
U.S. Markets The stock market hit a pocket of turbulence in September, with investors turning cautious amid Delta variant infections, slowing economic growth and ongoing policy debate in Washington. The…
Retirement In Sight: Possible Changes for Catch-Up Contributions
Possible Changes for Catch-up Contributions Since 2002, Americans aged 50 and older have been permitted to make annual “catch-up” contributions to popular retirement accounts – but according to Vanguard’s 2021…
Monthly Economic Update – September 2021
U.S. Markets Signs of an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and more clarity from the Fed on its tapering plans propelled stocks to multiple record highs during August. The…