Is the bear market over? Are we in a bull market yet? We broke down what you need to know about markets and the economy into a five-minute read. Click here to check it out. Keeping up with markets and the economy is part of my job, and I want to share some key takeaways as…
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Guess what two basics about finance baffle most folks? Compound interest and bonds.1 In fact, most folks who take a basic financial literacy quiz get questions about these concepts wrong.1 Will you? Click here to see it! A basic quiz can show you what you really know — and what you only thought you knew…
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Markets have been hitting some very positive milestones lately, but it’s not clear that we’re in a bull market yet.1 Is the bear market actually over? Are the bulls back or are we seeing another “bear market rally” that will eventually lose steam? Let’s discuss. (Don’t want a dive into markets? Scroll down to my…
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How financially literate are you? Can you correctly answer at least half the questions on a basic financial literacy quiz? Most folks can’t.1 And more folks than ever before are failing this quiz. Will you? A simple financial literacy quiz can really put your money smarts to the test. It’s a quick and easy way…
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What part of retirement is most exciting to you? Most people share similar dreams for retirement, and there’s a fascinating split between the genders.1 According to one study, women tend to look forward to spending time with their families and volunteering. Men usually say they’re excited to travel and hit the golf course.1 Whether you…
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Where do you dream of spending your golden years? Are you planning to move or stay where you are? Your choice could significantly affect your living costs and how long your nest egg will last. In retirement, as in real estate, location is everything (or, at least, it’s a lot). Click here to check out…
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Imagine there are 100 miles between you and a goal. A place you want to get to. But the land in between is chock full of canyons, crevasses, and crumbling cliffs. You have two choices of how you could get there. You could find a way on foot, sliding into ravines and trudging up switchbacks.…
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“A million dollars isn’t what it used to be.” — Howard Hughes How true is that when it comes to your retirement nest egg? A cool $1 million is still a big chunk of change. But is it enough to cover today’s retirement expenses? Just how many years could your dream retirement last on $1…
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