In the final quarter of 2018, interest rate and growth fears, along with geopolitical events, sparked volatility in the financial markets and reversed many of the outsize stock gains notched earlier in the year. The S&P 500 posted a loss of about 6.2% for 2018.
Over the past month, we’ve seen a lot of volatility in the stock market, including a 1,000-plus point drop for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). I, along with my team, are monitoring the situation closely to ensure your portfolio continues to be well-positioned.
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts. Here are a few of the key adjustments for 2019.
It's almost impossible to overstate the importance of taking the time to plan your estate. Nevertheless, it's surprising how many American adults haven't done so. You might think that those who are rich and famous would be way ahead of the curve when it comes to planning their estates properly, considering the resources and lawyers presumably available to them.
If you’re in your 20s, rejoice! You’re in a great position to create the life you want, starting with a secure financial future. While it’s common to feel overwhelmed when entering the workforce full time, there are a lot of things you can do fresh out of college that will help you attain your professional and financial goals earlier than you may expect.
The probability of needing long-term care is growing. According to the U.S.
As 2018 comes to a close, you may be thinking about an array of resolutions you have for the new year. But have you considered making one of your goals to ensure that items related to your retirement account are in order?
An estate plan is a map that explains how you want your personal and financial affairs to be handled in the event of your incapacity or death. Due to its importance and because circumstances change over time, you should periodically review your estate plan and update it as needed.
By Ron Lieber
We’ve been here before. Stocks can fall fast and bounce back hard, even if they haven’t moved all that much or that quickly in recent years.
In theory, buying goods in bulk seems like a smart, money-saving strategy. But in practice, is it really worth it? Next time you're out shopping, consider the following before you stock up on large quantities of your favorite products.
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