September 5, 2023
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For years now, stock traders have been getting so rich betting big companies will get even bigger that they’ve forgotten what a bubble looks like. They’re going to find out thanks to Nvidia Corp. So says Rob Arnott, renowned for...

August 31, 2023
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Gas prices have been climbing again, hitting the highest level since October 2022, according to motor vehicle club AAA.  The national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline last week reached $3.87, 31 cents higher than last month and...

August 29, 2023
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The IRS recently announced some welcome news for higher-income workers with 401(k)s and similar retirement plans. The agency delayed implementing a new rule that would have required catch-up contributions made by people earning over $145,000 to be directed into an...

August 24, 2023
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If you're planning to retire in around five years, congratulations! You're approaching an incredible milestone and about to enter a great next stage in your life's journey. Yet as awesome as a well-executed retirement may be, it's certainly a life...

August 22, 2023
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It's better to invest a little for a long time than invest a lot for just a little while. Do you feel like you can't tuck enough money away for retirement right now to actually matter in the future? You're...

August 17, 2023
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There's a storm of private and public debt troubles that's headed for the market. Warning signs have sprung up in rising credit card balances, delinquencies, and other indicators. Here are the signs that the US is dealing with troubles stemming...

August 15, 2023
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It’s crunch time, with only a few weeks remaining before student loan repayments resume. Starting Sept. 1, interest will begin accruing again on those balances, followed by the first debt repayments in October. While those are the most important dates...

August 10, 2023
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Americans think they'll need to save $1.8 million for a comfortable retirement, according to a new survey. But for many of them, that’s just a shot-in-the-dark guess. Many have no idea how much they should save or how to invest...

August 8, 2023
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If you want to attend college but aren't sure you can afford it, you should immediately complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application doesn't cost money and can open up new sources of funding to help...

August 3, 2023
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S&P 500 declines amid calls about near-term pullback US 30-year bond yield rises to highest level since November The rally that drove the stock market up almost 30% from its October lows took a little break at the start of...

August 1, 2023
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Pay taxes now or later is often a consideration when people decide how to save for retirement, but Congress decided the only option for some older Americans should be now for certain retirement accounts.  Secure Act 2.0, passed last December,...

July 21, 2023

Market Review In 2023 thus far, the stock market has been on an upward trajectory, with the S&P 500 increasing by 16.9%, the NASDAQ increasing by an impressive 39.4% (marking its best start to the year in 40 years), and...

July 13, 2023
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Investors are fascinated with meme stocks again as they hunt through lower-quality names searching for returns. And in the process they’re raising a “red flag” for the S&P 500 Index. When some of the most heavily-shorted stocks in the market...

July 11, 2023
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There are only a few short months before student loan payments resume, but no need to panic. Borrowers have a lot of options to minimize the impact on their budgets.  The Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s student debt...

July 6, 2023
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Home affordability took another hit this week as mortgage rates neared 7%, forcing many buyers to stick to the sidelines. The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.81% from 6.71% the week prior, according to Freddie Mac, the...