If you are a recent college graduate, you may be unemployed initially, but that does not mean you do not have a job. Seeking work nowadays might be a full-time job. Thankfully, there are actions that every graduate can take to improve their prospects of obtaining meaningful employment.

According to statistics, money is the most common source of household stress. That being said, many people need a mechanism to track where their money goes after it enters the house. Keeping track of spending is critical to developing a family budget, so you can understand your patterns and spend more sensibly.

If you have recently married, then consider reviewing this to-do list when collaborating with your financial adviser on integrating funds and planning for the future.

A layoff is a challenging experience that leaves many people anxious about their next steps. With your financial advisor, you may begin to assess your circumstances, address your goals systematically, and try to weather this setback without completely reorganizing your finances.

The U.S. debt ceiling is back in the news. If the debt limit is not eventually raised or suspended, the U.S. Treasury would likely face a funding crisis that could impact a range of federal spending commitments. Though this scenario is unlikely, there are potential consequences to think through.

More than 90% of S&P 500 companies have reported Q1 2023 earnings, with results exceeding expectations, with 78% reporting Q1 earnings that surpassed their estimates.

The US economy grew at a +1.1% annual rate in the first quarter of 2023, marking a decline from the +2.6% growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Fewer container imports indicate the economy is reverting to pre-pandemic norms. This drop could help alleviate supply chain bottlenecks and ease inflationary pressures, a positive development after inflation rose to a 40-year high during the pandemic.

First quarter economic data showed the U.S. economy entered 2023 with considerable momentum, even in light of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes throughout 2022.

During the pandemic, businesses and individuals flooded banks with new deposits. As the Fed raises interest rates and customers look for higher yields, the banking industry is under considerable pressure.

Based on January economic data and fourth-quarter data revisions, the U.S. economy appears to be in a stronger position than economists forecast. Job growth was robust in January as U.S. employers added 517,000 jobs, well above the average.

In the past two years, the U.S. consumer has been a big part of the country's strong economic growth. Rising wages, multiple fiscal stimulus checks, and easy access to cheap credit have helped.

Looking ahead to 2023, the U.S. economy is forecasted to slow as the cumulative effect of higher interest rates takes hold.

Today international stocks currently trade at more attractive valuations than U.S. stocks after a decade of underperformance.

Markets faced several challenges in 2022, including high inflation, historic central bank policy, the war in Ukraine, and Covid lockdowns in China.

Financial advisors often recommend various strategies for investors to follow as they plot their way to retirement. If you feel your retirement investment plan is adrift, consider these ten strategies, which could help steer you in the right direction.

Dollar-cost averaging (SCA) may be particularly beneficial in a down market like the one we have seen in 2022.

The U.S. housing market is experiencing a significant slowdown after two years of rapid growth.

Stocks traded higher for a second consecutive month after another encouraging inflation report. Investors cheered the report as fresh evidence that price pressures are easing after a period of high inflation.

Stock market volatility is rising this year after a relatively calm 2021. Financial markets are experiencing bigger moves up and down as investors navigate a long list of events.