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Ten Estate Planning Steps to Consider
Many Americans can reduce their estate taxes through careful estate tax planning.
Making Sense of January’s Market Volatility
Volatility is the price of admission to investing and will continue to impact portfolios. Experiencing market selloffs is unpleasant, but annual returns historically finish the year well above the maximum drawdown level.
Political Influence with S&P 500 Performance During Election Years
The stock market is off to a volatile start in 2022, and history suggests it could remain volatile ahead of this year’s midterms.
2021 Q4 Recap and 2022 Q1 Outlook
Despite 2021’s many extraordinary headlines, the S&P 500 traded higher during the quarter and finished the year with a +28.6% total return.
Exploring Your Healthcare Options in Retirement
While you were working, you likely relied on employer insurance. After retiring your options will be different and this requires attentive planning and cost analysis.
Looking Ahead to 2022 ― Can the S&P 500’s Rally Continue?
2021 is quickly coming to an end, and investors are turning their attention toward 2022. Before the calendar turns, we want to take one last look at 2021.
Stock Market Encounters Roadblock with Omicron Variant
The Omicron variant may increase volatility and cause restrictions to be reimposed, but consumers and businesses are more adapted to living with restrictions.
Household Net Worth Soars During Pandemic
Household net worth soars during pandemic to $31 trillion from Q1 2020 through Q2 2021.
2021 Q3 Recap and 2021 Q4 Outlook
Returns on the S&P 500 have held strong after the significant pullback experienced in the early part of 2020.
Should Congress Consider Canceling Student Loan Interest?
Congress continues to debate whether to cancel student loan debt.
Federal Reserve Policy and Economic Updates
Recent economic data indicates the COVID-19 recovery is moderating.
India and U.K. COVID-19 Data Suggests Delta Variant Fears Will Peak Late August
COVID-19 case counts are the most important data point driving markets currently. Markets are concerned the highly transmissible delta variant will delay the economic recovery.
2021 Q2 Recap and 2021 Q3 Outlook
Returns on the S&P 500 have held strong after the significant pullback experienced in the early part of 2020.
The Fed Tightening Cycle
The Fed is holding interest rates near 0% and expects to keep rates there through 2023