November 13, 2017 Weekly Economic Update
U.S. household sentiment fell to 97.8 in its initial November edition. As of Friday, 87% of S&P 500 companies had reported third-quarter earnings.
Refrain from Tapping Your Retirement Funds
When retirement funds are drawn down, they impede the progress of retirement planning, even if the money is later restored.
Examining the 2018 Social Security COLA
Seniors got a little good news this fall. Next year, monthly Social Security income payments to retirees will increase by 2.0%.
A Look at Jerome Powell
On November 2, Jerome “Jay” Powell was nominated to lead the Federal Reserve. Three things stand out about Jay Powell’s nomination.
The Republican Tax Reform Plan
House Republicans rolled out their plan for tax reforms. Negotiations may greatly alter the content of the bill, but here are the proposed adjustments.
