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Inflation and Your Retirement: How to Protect Your Nest Egg Against Rising Prices
Inflation, the gradual increase in the cost of goods and services over time, can significantly impact your retirement savings and lifestyle. As you plan for your golden years, it's crucial to consider how inflation might [...]
Early Retirement or Delayed Gratification? Weighing the Pros and Cons
The prospect of early retirement is a dream that many individuals aspire to achieve. However, it's essential to carefully consider the trade-offs and benefits before making this significant life decision. Early retirement might offer more [...]
Diversification in Retirement Portfolios: Mitigating Risks for Long-Term Success
When it comes to securing a comfortable retirement, one of the most crucial strategies is diversifying your investment portfolio. Diversification involves spreading your investments across various asset classes to reduce risk and potentially enhance returns. [...]
Understanding Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
Debt is a financial tool that can either propel us forward or drag us down. When managed wisely, debt can be a stepping stone towards achieving our goals and dreams. However, when misused or left [...]
3 Factors That Will Influence the 2024 Social Security COLA
After a historic 8.7 percent Social Security COLA in 2023, many of you might be wondering what we can expect in 2024. Several factors will combine to determine that exact figure, which will be announced [...]
5 Ways to Adjust to a Retirement Budget
Most of us look forward to retirement, but there’s one thing we might not anticipate with so much joy: If you’ll be living on a budget that is more limited than during your working years, [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – June 30, 2021
Investment Commentary – June 30, 2021 Year to Date Market Indices as of June 30, 2021 • Dow 34,097 (12.41%) • S&P 4,276 (15.39%) • NASDAQ 14,559 (13.13%) • Gold $1,757 (-7.57%) • OIL $73.72 [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – June 23, 2021
Investment Commentary – June 23, 2021 Year to Date Market Indices as of June 23, 2021 • Dow 33,895 (11.74%) • S&P 4,241 (14.43%) • NASDAQ 14,273 (10.89%) • Gold $1,783 (-6.25%) • OIL $73.72 [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – June 16, 2021
Investment Commentary – Jun 15, 2021 Year to Date Market Indices as of June 15, 2021 • Dow 34,300 (13.07%) • S&P 4,248 (14.63%) • NASDAQ 14,111 (9.65%) • Gold $1,870 (-0.09%) • Oil $66.06 [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – May 25, 2021
Investment Commentary – May 25, 2021 Year to Date Market Indices as of May 25, 2021 • Dow 34,312 (12.11%) • S&P 4,188 (11.5%) • NASDAQ 13,657 (5.97%) • Gold $1,870 (-0.09%) • OIL $66.06 [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – May 18, 2021
Investment Commentary – May 18, 2021 Year to Date Market Indices as of May 18, 2021 • Dow 34,060 (11.29%) • S&P 4,127 (9.9%) • NASDAQ 13,330 (3.22%) • Gold $1,870 (-1.66%) • OIL $66.06 [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – May 12, 2021
Investment Commentary – May 12, 2021 Year to Date Market Indices as of May 12, 2021 • Dow 33,851 (10.63%) • S&P 4,085 (8.90%) • NASDAQ 13,215 (1.53%) • Gold $1,823 (-4.08%) • OIL $66.06 [...]