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Wed, Aug 17, 2022
The Market’s Down and You’re Set to Retire, Now What?
That old saying, “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry,” is so true. That’s because, regardless of how we wish differently, we can only control what we can control. So what do you do if you’ve planned, saved, and set your retirement date for right now…and then the market tanks? There’s the obvious answer—stay employed. But there are also several other options.
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
What to Make of a Strong Dollar?
The U.S. dollar has been flexing its muscles over the last couple of years. So is a strengthening dollar a good thing for your wealth?
Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Tackling ETFs: What You Should Know
Chances are you’ve heard of ETFs before. Or maybe not. You may even feel like you have a decent grasp on them. If not, we’d understand why. The details can be as elusive to grasp as a garden snake.
Wed, Aug 3, 2022
How Does the Unionization Trend Impact Your Investments?
Apple. Trader Joes. Starbucks. Amazon. BuzzFeed. The Democratic National Committee. What do these organizations have in common? Some of their workers recently voted to unionize. As this may be a reversal of a trend, investors want to know: How do unions affect profitability and stock returns?
Tue, Aug 2, 2022
Finding Retirement Income in a Down Market
Most retirees have some combination of six sources of income to draw upon in retirement. But when the stock market is down significantly, taking income from some sources may hurt your wealth in the long run. Instead we suggest pulling income in this order…
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Baseball’s Stock Appears to be Slumping: What Can It Teach Investors?
Hard as it may be to admit, baseball may no longer be America’s favorite pastime. What lessons can investors learn from baseball’s slump?
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6 Sources of Retirement Income
Many retirement planning guides focus on finances, but we believe a satisfying retirement goes beyond how much money you have saved. It’s also about how you intend to use your savings.