Rising Rates: Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain?
Are rapidly rising interest rates good or bad news for the health of your bond portfolio?
Social Security Spousal Benefits
Did you know that you may be eligible to claim a social security benefit, even if you never worked, or are widowed or divorced?
History Shows That Stock Gains Can Add Up after Big Declines
Down markets got you down? Data shows that on average, sharp declines are followed by healthy returns.
The Bumpy Road to the Market's Long-Term Average
Understanding the range of potential outcomes can help you stick with a plan and ride out the inevitable ups and downs.
Six Ways a Recession Resembles a Bad Mood
Recession: what defines it, what forces shape it, and how can we put it into perspective?
Interest Rates, Inflation, and Investment Strategy Part 3: Investing in Uncertain Times
Uncertainty abounds as inflation and interest rates tick up, whilst the Russia-Ukraine war rages on. The final installment in our three-part series looks at how these factors should (or should not) influence your investment strategy.