Peer-to-peer payment apps have made splitting dinner among friends quick and easy. With a few clicks, you send money from your bank account to a friend’s bank account all from the dinner table. However, with the ease that new technology brings, scams typically follow. Zelle,…
One source of financial risk that older Americans face is high health care expenses. Although the largest share of these expenses is due to predictable insur- ance premiums, retirees can pay sizable additional out-of-pocket costs as well.1 Medicare and Medicaid help reduce this risk, but…
Last week was epic for market-watchers. A Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike, a much-anticipated gross domestic product (GDP) report, and the busiest week of earnings season got most of the headlines. There was even a surprise out of Washington D.C., with a Schumer-Manchin agreement on…
At a time when recession dominates investment conversations, the consistent strength in the U.S. labor market should be viewed as a bright spot. The June jobs report painted a picture of consistency and strength in the labor market. The U.S. economy added 372K new jobs,…
We know that lately, the subject of inflation and a possible market recession has been widely discussed. While the past year hasn’t been easy for investors, it’s important to remember that corrections happen and with that being said, stocks historically have done well after corrections….
Our client Steve is a great example of taking life by the reins and using your post-career years to fill your days with your own version of paradise. When we called Steve for his interview, he was sitting in his own little slice of…
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Five Things to Think About as you Weigh Your Social Security Options Deciding when to claim your social security benefits is not only a big decision but a personal one. After all, it’s likely you have been paying into Social Security for decades, and now…
The Delta Variant and the Markets As the COVD-19 pandemic continues into its next phase, it’s natural to be a little nervous. But now is not the time for panic. Here’s why. With the Delta variant of COVID running rampant, how does another looming…
As July comes to an end, we wanted to take a quick look with you at where the markets might be heading for the rest of the year. While we can use history as a guide, let’s also acknowledge that past performance is no…