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What We Worry About
Retirement Planning A recent survey found that about 50% of couples do not agree on how much money they should have saved by retirement. However, new research shows that couples who engage in financial planning together tend to be happier and more successful during retirement. Interestingly, couples that score highly on cognitive interdependence (meaning they…
Read MoreHow Could Inflation Affect Your Retirement?
In recent months, Procter & Gamble has raised prices for its Tide, Gain, Downy and Bounce product portfolio. It recently announced that this spring, consumers also will start paying more for many of its personal health care brands. The company is hardly alone. Nestle, Danone, Unilever and other consumers goods giants say their prices will…
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Read MoreFinancial Planning for Veterans is Different
Every Veteran is unique and requires personalized financial advice According to the most recent data from the U.S. Census, there are over 17 million Veterans in the United States and more than nine million of these Veterans are served by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Ironically, serving your country sometimes brings tough economic times to…
Read MoreTravel Updates: What’s Changing
I’m a U.S. Citizen. Where in the World Can I Go? Posted by CopyTeam Are you experiencing longings of wanderlust? Ready for some cultural travel? Unfortunately, the outlook for the United States has changed dramatically, thanks to the uncontained spread of COVID-19 and stalled vaccination efforts. The worst part is that other…
Read MoreThe Fed’s Beige Book
October’s Beige Book Entries Tackled Everything from Skyrocketing Wages to the Desperate Search for Workers Posted by CopyTeam The Federal Reserve wields a fair amount of power in the U.S., with reverberations that can affect the broader global economy. The Fed’s job is to monitor and adapt monetary policy to support favorable economic…
Read MoreWho’s Paying Higher Prices?
Some Companies are Absorbing Costs — U.S. Companies Bet Shoppers Will Keep Paying Higher Prices In the Long Run Posted by CopyTeam You may have noticed higher prices on the things you buy regularly, like groceries and gas. However, many consumers may not realize that economic factors such as backed-up supply chains, extreme…
Read MoreGen X Prepares to Ascend the Throne
The often-overlooked generation saw robust gains in equities and pension entitlements during the pandemic Posted by CopyTeam Generation X, comprised of adults between the ages of 40 and 55, have entered their prime earning years while at the same time enjoying a bull market for stocks. This demographic represents about a quarter of…
Read MoreShould I Stay, or Should I Go?
If the current climate has you thinking about early retirement, ask these three questions first Posted by CopyTeam Retiring in your 50s or early 60s during a global pandemic might seem foolish. But if you have a job that can’t be done safely from home, the reality of not retiring early might be even…
Read MoreHow Inflation Risk Can Affect You
Understanding how market forces can influence your assets is the first step toward protecting yourself against potential adverse effects Posted by CopyTeam If you follow the news at all chances are you’ve heard experts and economists discussing the economy’s inflation rate. Inflation is a steady rise in the price of goods and services…
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