Retirement Activities – Something New?
I was speaking with a recently retired widow. She was telling me about her past week. While I wasn’t surprised by how busy she was. I was really surprised by how diverse her activities were.
2024 Q3 Market Recap
It’s always great to start with the words, “The markets finished the quarter at an all-time high.” Fortunately, that’s the case this time around. The S&P 500 rose 2% in September, and 5.5% for the entire quarter. The Dow, meanwhile, gained 8.2% in Q3. Both indices set new records along the way.
Trending Now 2024 a Long Expected Rate Cut
Over the last two years, the Fed has tried to do the seemingly impossible: Cool down consumer prices without starting a recession. To do that, the Fed turned to the only tool available: Interest rate hikes.
Cybersecurity Free Credit Freeze
Recently, a background check company called National Public Data confirmed they had experienced a data breach earlier in the year. As a result, the personal information of millions of Americans had been compromised – including, in some cases, Social Security numbers.
The Only Bad Question is the One Left Unasked: Breaking Down Financial Jargon
There’s no shame in being unsure, confused, or just curious. The same applies to financial matters, so I’ll tackle questions many people are too afraid to ask in this blog post.