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DetailsVolatility continued last week as markets posted their 1st weekly loss in 3 weeks.[1] Despite some recovery on Friday, the S&P 500 dropped 2.04%, the NASDAQ slipped 1.12%, and the Dow lost 3.05% for the week.[2] Internationally, the MSCI EAFE fell 2.91%.[3] Last week’s ups and downs began with continued questions over whether the Fed…
DetailsInflation refers to the rising costs of products and services over time. Even if the prices of certain products aren’t increasing, you may notice that their quality or volume has declined. For example, the containers of a certain ice cream brand that I l…
DetailsLast week, the Presidents’ Day holiday meant markets were only open for 4 trading days, and during that time, we received comparatively few economic reports. Nonetheless, major domestic indexes showed considerable volatility and posted losses for 3 straight days. By Friday, however, stocks rebounded and ended the week in positive territory.[1] For the week, the S&P…
DetailsMarkets rebounded last week, posting sizable gains and moving back into positive territory for the year. All three domestic indexes experienced their largest weekly growth in years, despite losing some ground on Friday after news of additional indictments in the Russia investigation.[1] By markets’ close on February 16, the S&P 500 added 4.30%, the Dow…
DetailsAfter months of relative calm, market fluctuations are causing many investors to wonder what is happening to the economy. Last week, the S&P 500 lost 5.16%, the Dow dropped 5.21%, and the NASDAQ declined 5.06%.[1] The MSCI EAFE also gave back 6.19%. These losses pushed all four indexes into negative territory for the year. In…
DetailsHave you ever started a project and then realized (probably after some denial), that you want to start over? Maybe you’re working on a painting, and it just isn’t looking how you’d envisioned. You decide it’s time to paint over it and try again.
It’s fr…
Stocks had an impressive week yet again, as each of the domestic indexes reached record highs and gained at least 2%.[1] The S&P 500 added 2.23%, the Dow increased 2.09%, and the NASDAQ grew 2.31%.[2] International stocks in the MSCI EAFE joined the growth, adding 1.49%.[3] On Monday, January 22, the government shutdown ended after…
DetailsOne of the biggest fears for most retirees or those preparing for retirement is that they may run out of money before they die. That fear can be greatly reduced by following a simple, easy to implement strategy.
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We’re only a few weeks into 2018, and stocks are showing quite a strong performance so far. Last week, major domestic indexes posted gains yet again, with all 3 up at least 5% this year. By Friday, the S&P 500 had added another 0.86%, and both the Dow and NASDAQ were up 1.04%.[1] All 3…
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