One Couple, Two Different Retirements?
The money you have saved and invested will provide financial support for you as a couple, but some of those dollars will be spent relative to each other.
June 2017 Monthly Economic Update
The Dow Industrials improved 0.33% across the month to settle at 21,008.65 on May 31, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.16% to a month-end close of 2,411.80.
June 5, 2017 Weekly Economic Update
JOB CREATION, JOBLESS RATE DOWN IN MAY; CONSUMER CONFIDENCE INDEX DECLINES; FACTORY GROWTH MAINTAINS ITS PACE; PERSONAL SPENDING INCREASES;
A Primer for Estate Planning
Estate planning is a task that people tend to put off. Here are some things you may want to accomplish this year regarding estate planning.
The Real Cost of College
How much will you end up paying for college? Your income may have less influence than you think and some private colleges may be cheaper than you assume.
May 29, 2017 Weekly Economic Update
With the FOMC expressing the exact opinion in the record of its May 2-3 meeting, investors saw little that would delay from raising interest rates in June.
Beware of Emotions Affecting Your Money Decisions
During the first third of 2017, the S&P 500 saw only 3 trading days with a 1% or greater swing – in other words, 1% swings occurred just 3.5% of the time.
May 22, 2017 Weekly Economic Update
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY SLOWED IN APRIL, INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT SURGES, GOLD & WTI CRUDE STAGE MAJOR RALLIES, STOCKS FINISH A CHOPPY WEEK LOWER
Keep Calm, Stay Invested
Emotions drove many people away in the 2007-09 bear market; after sinking to a bottom on March 9, 2009, the S&P 500 appreciated 100% in just four years.
Why Retirees Need Good Credit Scores
We spend much of our adult lives working, borrowing, and buying. A good credit score is our ally along the way. It retains its importance when we retire.
