Recent economic data has shown remarkable resilience to higher interest rates placed upon us by the Federal Reserve. Traditional economic theory would say the Fed rate is restrictive, but strong jobs reports and higher inflation says otherwise. These factors have crushed market expectations of interest rates dropping this spring. Some within the Fed have even
The stock market, not to mention life itself, has been a rollercoaster over the past few years. In rinse-and-repeat-like cycles, stocks have tumbled as the pandemic, inflation or the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes have darkened the economic outlook — and rebounded as COVID or inflation have eased and the Fed has forecast market-friendly rate
For the last two weeks we’ve been looking at target-date funds. This is a re-examination of several articles I wrote on the subject over a decade ago. They were prompted by a report released by the Securities and Exchange Commission on how investors perceive these funds. Let’s just say the results showed a lot of
Gold has been a symbol of wealth and stability for centuries, and it continues to be a go-to investment for those seeking stability in uncertain economic times. But investors need to understand the nuances involved in owning gold – such as knowing the real benefits, how physical gold compares to gold stocks, and the truth
Spring cleaning can mean tidying up your wallet or pocketbook, as well as your closet. In the spirit of renewal, here are 12 financial moves you should make this spring. Some are annual rituals, or should be. Others are tasks we tend to put off, but shouldn’t. 1. Revisit your resolutions Many of us set