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December 2019
What is Hygge and How Can It Help You Survive Winter?
Hygge, pronounced “hoo-ga” isn’t a new brand of almond milk or a type of yoga, it’s a Danish lifestyle practice aimed coziness, contentment, and well-being. If moving to a warmer climate isn’t part of your desired retirement lifestyle, or you’ll be making a [...]
November Concludes With Gains – Weekly Update – December 2nd, 2019
The Week on Wall Street As November wrapped up, U.S. equity benchmarks advanced. Stocks were again aided by a sense of optimism that a preliminary U.S.-China trade deal could be near. For the week, the Nasdaq Composite added 1.87%; the S&P 500, 1.21%; [...]
Strategies to Help Reduce Your 2019 Tax Bill
Your holiday season might be full of social plans, shopping, and traveling, but it’s important to take time to make important financial decisions before the end of year. Even though April 15th seems far away, the decisions you make now can potentially affect [...]
November 2019
3 Tips for Caregivers: Don’t Forget to Take Care of Yourself
If you’re in your 50’s, 60’s, or 70’s, you probably watched your parents age and maybe took on caregiving responsibilities. In fact, about 34 million U.S. adults provide unpaid care to an adult over the age of 50, usually a parent.[1] Whether you’re [...]
Major Indices Move Lower -Weekly Update – November 25th, 2019
The Week on Wall Street Stocks declined last week as mixed signals emerged about the progress of U.S.-China trade negotiations. The three major Wall Street benchmarks all took weekly losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.46%; the S&P 500, 0.33%, the Nasdaq [...]
3 Ways to Give Thanks in Retirement
Thanksgiving is a good time to think about how you express gratitude. Some people donate their time or money to a charitable organization, or just enjoy the simple pleasures of retirement. The great thing about giving is that you often get something back. [...]
How to Avoid Boredom During Thanksgiving Dinner: A Comprehensive Guide
Everyone loves every single one of their relatives and loves spending time with them during stressful holidays. But sometimes things can simply be too amiable – and frankly boring, at Thanksgiving dinner. Luckily, there are so many controversial things going on in America [...]
Update: A New Dow Milestone Weekly update – November 18th, 2019
The Week on Wall Street Stock benchmarks were little changed for much of last week, but a rally occurred Friday after news broke that the U.S. and China could be closing in on the first phase of a new trade pact. At Friday’s [...]
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