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Mixed Signals on Inflation
Are you having a tough time keeping track of inflation’s mixed signals? You’re not alone. Consumer prices in July climbed at their fastest rate since August 2008. Worse, producer prices, which can be an indicator of future price changes at the consumer level, rose at the highest rate since tracking began.1 However, in recent weeks, […]
5 Ways a Roth IRA Can Help Minimize Your Taxes in Retirement
1. Tax-Free Withdrawals Money that goes into a Roth IRA is after-tax dollars. Because you’ve already paid taxes on that money, once it is withdrawn, it comes out tax-free. There are some restrictions on those withdrawals if you want to avoid penalties and taxes. But keep in mind, you can withdraw your contribution at any […]
Spotting Credit Trouble
American households with credit card balances carry an average debt of $8,602.1 The wise use of credit is a critical skill in today’s world. Used unwisely, credit can rapidly turn from a useful tool to a crippling burden. There are a number of warning signs that you may be approaching credit problems: Have you used […]
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
Hello – The COVID-19 outbreak has put tremendous pressure on stock prices, prompting some investors to blindly and indiscriminately sell positions at a time when the entire market is trending lower. Worried investors believe “this time it’s different.” When the market drops, some investors lose perspective that downtrends, and uptrends, are part of the investing […]
How Will COVID-19 Impact Market Outlook?
Hi! We hope that you, your family and your loved ones are staying safe. Continuing with our increased communications during this difficult time, we wanted to keep you informed and let you know our expectations for this quarter and prepare you for some news headlines this month. As a reminder, we have a team of […]
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