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2 Simple Retirement Planning Resolutions for the New Year
For Mark Roberts' Use: Some people view the new year as the perfect time to make changes to their habits. Others eschew resolutions, saying you can change your life any time you decide to do [...]
Will Medicare Be Enough?
For Mark Roberts' Use: Throughout most of our lives, housing is often the biggest expense we face. That often changes in retirement, with healthcare becoming the most expensive monthly item in our budget. A 65-year-old [...]
Some States Don’t Tax Social Security Benefits
For Mark Roberts' Use: After working and paying taxes throughout your career, along with paying into Social Security for all of that time, it might surprise you to learn that your Social Security benefits can [...]
When It Comes to Financial Advice, Don’t Believe Everything You Hear
For Mark Roberts' Use: Most of us will go to the doctor to have suspicious symptoms checked, or call a roofer when water is dripping from the ceiling. But for some reason, we tend to [...]
How to Keep Your Holiday Spending in Check
For Mark Roberts' Use: Not to provoke anxiety, but have you started your holiday shopping yet? And have you set a spending limit? According to a recent Bankrate poll, 56 percent of respondents plan to [...]
Warn Your Adult Kids About These 5 Common Financial Mistakes
For Mark Roberts' Use: If there’s one thing most parents want to pass on to their children, it’s financial wisdom. You’ve been young yourself, you’ve made some financial mistakes, and you’re hoping your kids can [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – October 23, 2019
Investment Commentary – October 23, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close October 22, 2019 • Dow 26,788 (15.07%) • S&P 2,995 (19.59%) • NASDAQ 8,104 (22.14%) • Gold $1,487 (16.65%) • [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – October 16, 2019
Investment Commentary – October 16, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close October 16, 2019 • Dow 27,024 (15.85%) • S&P 2,995 (19.50%) • NASDAQ 8,148 (22.81%) • Gold $1,490 (17.87%) • [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – October 9, 2019
Investment Commentary – October 9, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close October 9, 2019 • Dow 26,301 (12.75%) • S&P 2,913 (16.21%) • NASDAQ 7,880 (18.81%) • Gold $1,514 (17.87%) • [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – October 1, 2019
Investment Commentary – October 1, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close October 1, 2019 • Dow 26,573 (13.91%) • S&P 2,940 (17.29%) • NASDAQ 7,908 (19.19%) • Gold $1,485 (15.61%) • [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – September 24, 2019
Investment Commentary – September 24, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close September 24, 2019 • Dow 26,807 (14.92%) • S&P 2,966 (18.34%) • NASDAQ 7,993 (20.47%) • Gold $1,539 (19.83%) • [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – September 16, 2019
Investment Commentary – September 16, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close September 16, 2019 • Dow 27,076 (16.07%) • S&P 2,997 (19.59%) • NASDAQ 8,153 (22.88%) • Gold $1,505 (17.19%) • [...]