Posts Tagged ‘Investment’
Pending Home Sales Surge, Unemployment Drops & More
MARKETS SURGE HEADING INTO THE THIRD QUARTER AS PENDING HOME SALES JUMP AND UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS Weekly Market Update — July 6, 2020 The major stock markets in the U.S. rose on the holiday-shortened week to erase more than last week’s losses as Wall Street rode the momentum into the beginning of the third quarter For…
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Joe Krause: On this Father’s Day weekend, we say hello and welcome in everyone to Roadmap to Retirement The Radio Show as we come to you on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. Happy Father’s Day to everyone. Thank you so much for listening and tuning into the program on this Saturday. Karen according to Forbes Magazine…
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Speaker 1: Now, on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, WPHT [inaudible 00:00:14] Philadelphia. The Thrive Retirement Roadmap Show with your host, David Bezar, Karen Bezar and Bet Elam of Thrive Financial Services and Thrive Capital Management. They know that the road to a successful retirement is paved with consistent care and a commitment to guide the…
Read MoreDetermining Your Budget During Crisis
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Read MoreThe Worst Planning Decision is Indecision
 No statements made during the Thrive Retirement Roadmap Radio show shall constitute tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own legal or tax professional on any such matters. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific…
Read MoreExpecting the Unexpected for Your Future
Disclaimer: No statements made during the Thrive Retirement Roadmap Radio Show shall constitute tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own legal or tax professional on any such matters. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase…
Read MoreVolatility Up 50% and Could Reach Triple Digits
But volatility upticks are normal, healthy and, to some extent, expected  Market volatility can be frightening, but also useful. Gyrating stocks are a good reminder to look at your portfolio with a critical eye. The key is to curb your emotions and not panic. For the first couple of months of 2020, we continued…
Read MoreNavigating The Realities of COVID-19
By this time, you have most likely seen the order passed down from both the Pennsylvania & New Jersey State Governors that all non-life sustaining businesses’ must fully transition to virtual operations. Prior to the order, we had already made the decision to transition most of our staff to operate remotely and securely from…
Read MoreOn a Sunday, The Fed Cuts Rates to Near Zero
The ninth surprise rate cut in history is the second due to the coronavirus In a dramatic and emergency action to support the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Reserve announced it would cut its target interest rate to near zero. And it announced it on a Sunday. While the Fed was scheduled…
Read MoreThe History and Business of Valentine’s Day
The History and Business of Valentine’s Day We will spend $27.4 billion, up 32% from 2019’s record of $20.7 billion When we were in elementary school, most of us have fond memories of receiving cards and candy on every February 14th. We would bring a decorated shoe-box to school and by the end of the…
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