MARKETS END THE WEEK MIXED AS A GREAT JOBS REPORT AND JUMP IN OIL PRICES HELP TURN THINGS AROUND The markets ended the week mixed, after coming back from early–week losses when a very strong Jobs Report was released on Friday The week started with the S&P 500 losing about 2.3% early in the week, …
The 2019 World Series and the 2020 Markets Remember after the Houston Astros won in 2017? Or Cubs in 2016? Is there actually a difference in stock market performance depending on who wins the World Series? Should you really change your investment plans based on an American League or National League victory? Of course …
GE Workers on Edge After Pension Freeze November 15th Deadline Looms as Holiday Season Approaches General Electric Co. said it was freezing its pension plan for about 20,000 U.S. workers and offering pension buyouts to 100,000 former employees, as the conglomerate joins the ranks of U.S. companies phasing out a guaranteed retirement. GE is …
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MARKETS MOSTLY UP AS EARNINGS SEASON KICKS OFF AND THE IMF AGAIN CUTS ITS GLOBAL GROWTH OUTLOOK FOR 2019 Stocks finished the week mostly higher as earnings season got off to a great start and amidst positive developments that the trade saga with China is getting closer to resolution The small–cap Russell 2000 led …
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David, Karen, Bret, and Joe discuss the developing pension crisis within the United States, and what it could possibly mean for you and your future. [smart_track_player url=\”https://soundcloud.com/livewiththrive/the-state-of-american-pensions\” ] David, we don\’t use Punxsutawney Phil when we\’re planning, we\’re looking at retirement. But he has a pretty good record, at least in terms of predicting what …
Bret discusses new laws in 2019, Karen talks about the importance of women being involved in their retirement plans, and David goes over what to expect during a complimentary consultation with Thrive. [smart_track_player url=\”https://soundcloud.com/livewiththrive/the-thrive-process\” ] We\’re coming off of what I thought was a great discussion last week. There was a great example by Bret, …
With 2019 now underway, David, Karen, Bret, and Joe discuss the goals set for Thrive Financial Services this year. [smart_track_player url=\”https://soundcloud.com/livewiththrive/expectations-for-thrive-in-2019\” ] Today\’s show is going to be off the charts because we have so much going on. We have so much information. We\’re about to start launching again, and we have an intention this …
David, Karen, and Bret discuss reasons that separate Thrive Financial from other financial advisories. Other topics include navigating and implementing your retirement plan, along with aligning it to your particular goals. [smart_track_player url=\”https://soundcloud.com/livewiththrive/why-should-i-choose-thrive\” ] David we will start with you today. Meetthrivefinancial.com is the window into getting to know you, Karen, and Bret. It\’s was created with that …
It doesn’t always come to mind to people how retirement should be your dream vacation. Often times, retirement is easily associated with spending and paying, which should not be the case. This kind of mentality is the reason why we need proper financial education in order to have access and success to a great …
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