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March 2020
5 Common Coronavirus Myths
The coronavirus epidemic has many worried, and information about the disease floods the news and internet every day. There’s a ton of information on the coronavirus out there, but not all of it is necessarily true. Let's separate fact from fiction: Here are [...]
Rallies and Retreats – Weekly Update – March 9th, 2020
The Week on Wall Street Heightened coronavirus fears, falling yields, and Super Tuesday primary results sent stocks on a rollercoaster ride of sharp price swings, leaving stocks marginally higher for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average improved 1.79%; the S&P 500, 0.61%; [...]
Coronavirus Correction
The events over the last few weeks remind us that no one can predict the ups and downs of the stock market. While there’s abundant information out there to reference so you can make informed decisions, there’s also a lot of conflicting advice. [...]
What a Market Correction Means for You
A correction is defined as a decline of 10% or greater from a recent high in the financial markets. Corrections can last anywhere from days to months, but few have lasted longer. Recently, we’ve seen a bumpy ride, and I wanted to reach [...]
3 Easy Ways to Develop New Habits
We’ve all heard the saying “old dogs can’t learn new tricks,” but is it true? Maybe it is for dogs, but not for people. You can always learn new habits, no matter what age you are. It starts with understanding how the brain [...]
Retirement Planning in a Volatile Market
The recent market volatility surrounding the coronavirus may have you concerned, especially if you’re approaching or already in retirement. Feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and uneasiness are all common during any scary and volatile market. These feelings are normal and sometimes it can be beneficial to [...]
The Virus Becomes the Focus – Weekly update – March 2nd, 2020
The Week on Wall Street Stocks fell sharply last week as Wall Street considered how the coronavirus outbreak might influence global business activity and household spending. The selloff became a correction for the U.S. markets. The S&P 500 retreated 11.49%; the Dow Jones [...]
Should You Pay Taxes Now or Later?
No one can fully escape taxes, but you do have some say in when you pay them. Different types of retirement income are taxed at different times. Orchestrating these sources in retirement can take some work, as the rules for each differ. Under [...]
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