Student loan debt statistics for the U.S. in 2021 show that 45 million borrowers owe almost $1.7 trillion in debt related to higher education.[i] For people entering the workforce out of college or those otherwise trying to balance student loan debt with mortgage or rent payments, auto loans, credit cards, and other expenses, the desire to … Read more
In today’s economy, offers of an early retirement buyout for a current employee or a pension buyout directed at a former employee are becoming common as companies look for ways to cut costs. Many large employers are offering employees who are not yet at retirement age the option to take an early retirement buyout. For … Read more
After one of the worst starts to a year for fixed income, returns may not get much better from here. Long-term interest rates have traded sideways recently but we expect rates to potentially rise further, which would put downward pressure on bond prices. We’re not giving up on high-quality fixed income though, as Treasury securities … Read more
Whether you’ve been investing for years or just made your first stock purchase, you may find that the more you learn, the more you realize you don’t know. From capital gains taxes to dividends, how well do you know investing? Test your investment IQ with our five-question quiz. True or False: Dividends are taxed differently … Read more
“Sell in May and go away”1 is probably the most widely cited stock market cliché in history. Every year a barrage of Wall Street commentaries, media stories, and investor questions flood in about the popular stock market adage. We tackle this commonly cited seasonal pattern and why some seasonal weakness could make sense in 2021. THE … Read more
So you’re getting married in 2021? Congratulations. And when you add up all your income (yours and your spouse’s), you’ll earn more than the limit to contribute to a Roth IRA. But since you’re below the income limit now, you want to contribute to a Roth before the wedding. Sounds like a good idea. But … Read more
The outstanding fourth-quarter earnings season we had in 2020 is a tough act to follow, but 2021’s first quarter has the makings of another potentially great earnings season. The reopening of the economy continues to move forward, and corporate America has done an excellent job managing through the pandemic. In fact, it won’t take much … Read more
Unlike verbal literacy, financial literacy isn’t often taught in schools—which means that many people may enter adulthood without having all the tools they need to make informed and effective financial decisions.[1] Fortunately, gaining financial literacy doesn’t need to be a long or complicated process. Read on for three simple things you can do to work toward … Read more
Most people who decide to purchase stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other investment vehicles do so understanding that there are risks associated with investing, but believing that the potential growth they may realize over time outweighs such risks. However, because there are no guarantees, investing assets can be a nerve-wracking experience – especially during periods … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on March 1 added another important tool in the fight against COVID-19. President Biden reported Wednesday that thanks to a deal with Merck & Co. to manufacture this easy to transport, single-shot vaccine, there will be enough supply to vaccinate the whole … Read more
With more and more seniors aging in place, the rise in caregivers who are not health professionals has begun to increase as well. Informal caregivers may find that their work is rewarding, since they ensure that their loved one is getting the care they need and able to live their twilight years how they want; … Read more
The recession appears to be behind us in the United States, and the early stages of an economic expansion have been taking shape. There is a growing debate over whether an expanding economy, in conjunction with historic fiscal and monetary policies, may cause inflation to overheat. This begs the question, will we see a reflationary … Read more
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