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Is the Market Poised for a Value Shift? Posted by CopyTeam   The stock market continues to exhibit resiliency in the face of disrupting factors, ranging from a global pandemic to a severe economic decline to a controversial presidential election. For many years, Wall Street analysts warned a market correction was long overdue. Despite intermittent…

The Pandemic Highlights the Difference Between Economics and Finance Posted by CopyTeam   One of the more glaring lessons of the 2020 pandemic was that the economy and the stock market are not the same thing, nor do they necessarily move in lockstep. They are measurements of two different things, often indicating how the other…

The rise in prices comes as demand continues to strengthen Posted by CopyTeam   Oil prices are influenced by supply and demand, and 2020 was a great demonstration of this principle. With global and local shutdowns due to the spread of the coronavirus, there was less demand for products and services. While online shopping was…

WHY IT MAKES SENSE TO CONSOLIDATE YOUR FINANCIAL PORTFOLIOS Posted by CopyTeam   Throughout investment industry and financial media sources we constantly hear the message that our money should be diversified. By spreading assets throughout a number of different vehicles, we can take advantage of various market opportunities while helping protect them from some investment…

Funding Alternatives to an Exhausted Trust Fund Posted by CopyTeam   As the Social Security Trust Fund approaches its expiration date, many existing entities are offering helpful suggestions for funding alternatives. For example, the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) recommends a combination of changing how cost of living adjustments are made, delaying retirement age…

How the Federal Government Can Pay for Its List of To-Do Items Posted by CopyTeam   A recent article in The New York Times tackled the challenge of how the federal government can pay for its list of to-do items, such as nationwide infrastructure updates, investing in clean energy, ensuring every American has access to…

How Do Demographics Affect the Economy? Posted by CopyTeam   Back in 2019, economists claimed that the large population of older Americans, dubbed the “silver tsunami,” was creating a drag on the economy. The fear was that Americans were aging toward retirement at a faster rate than young adults were entering the workforce. Not only…