August 21, 2017 Weekly Economic Update
RETAIL SALES RISE IMPRESSIVELY, AN UPTURN FOR CONSUMER SENTIMENT, HOUSING STARTS RETREAT, WALL STREET BENCHMARKS SEE WEEKLY LOSSES
August 14, 2017 Weekly Economic Update
Can the Federal Reserve justify another interest rate hike in the second half of 2017? Given weak inflation pressure, maybe not.
Has Your Identity Been Stolen?
You know you have been victimized when you get that courtesy call or email, but is there a way you can tell prior to that moment?
Preventing a Debit Card Hack
According to FICO’s Card Alert Service, the number of businesses or ATM locations where debit cards were hacked rose 26% from 2015 to 2016.
August 7, 2017 Weekly Economic Update
U.S. payrolls swelled with 209,000 net new workers in July, according to the Department of Labor. That beat the 183,000 estimate by analysts surveyed.
August 2017 Monthly Economic Update
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.54% in July as earnings announcements and fundamental indicators provided a lift for the blue chips.
Before You Claim Social Security
Whether you want to leave work at 62, 67, or 70, claiming the retirement benefits you are entitled to by federal law is no casual decision.
Medicare Enrollment Options for 2017-18
Key Medicare enrollment periods are approaching. This fall and winter, there are three periods in which Medicare beneficiaries can enroll or disenroll.
July 31, 2017 Weekly Economic Update
Unemployment is at a 16-year low, and the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index is near a 16-year high. It reached 121.1 in July, rising 3.8 points.
Getting (Mentally) Ready to Retire
Even those who retire with small fortunes can face boredom or depression and the fear of drawing down their savings too fast.
