The Power of Nostalgia
You might think that the more recent an event, the easier it would be to remember it. And you might think that things that happened to you a long time ago would be harder to recall, but [...]
Special Update: S&P 500 Reaches a New Peak – Weekly Update – April 29th, 2019
The Week on Wall Street A short and relatively placid trading week wrapped up Thursday, with the major indices turning in mixed performances. The S&P 500 retreated 0.08%, the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.17%, and the Dow Jones [...]
Aging in Place
Many homeowners age 50 and older say that they want to “age in place,” but the reality is that many homes were not built to accommodate the needs of older people. If you want to remain in [...]
Estate Planning for Your Loved Ones
An estate plan is like a car; it requires regular maintenance, and may need parts replaced as it ages. Some experts recommend reviewing your estate plan every three years, or after a major life event. You may [...]
Special Update: A Mild Week for the Market Weekly update – April 22nd, 2019
The Week on Wall Street A short and relatively placid trading week wrapped up Thursday, with the major indices turning in mixed performances. The S&P 500 retreated 0.08%, the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.17%, and the Dow Jones [...]
Exploring Alternative Investments
We’re living – and retiring – in unique times, and some retirement strategies reflect this. Many of those nearing retirement are on their own, as companies typically don’t fund pensions now. As Americans live longer, nest eggs [...]
Spring Cleaning Your Retirement Accounts
By the time you’re ready to retire, you’ve probably had a number of jobs over the course of your working life. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans hold an average of 12 different [...]
Special Update: The Q1 Earnings Season Begins – Weekly Update – April 15, 2019
The Week on Wall Street Stocks broke out of a narrow range on Friday following news that two major banks grew their bottom line in the first quarter. For the week, the S&P 500 rose 0.79%; the [...]
Caring for Aging Parents
Baby Boomers are sometimes referred to as the “Sandwich Generation,” because many spend time and money care for both their children and aging parents. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, one in eight middle-aged Americans [...]
Do You Need to File a Tax Extension?
Doing your taxes might be complicated, but thankfully filing for an extension can help give you some more time to prepare. There are many decisions to be made when preparing your taxes, such as whether you should [...]