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One Simple Way to Save More for Retirement
For Mark Roberts' Use: Back when you first started working for your current employer, you filled out a number of forms regarding taxes, insurance, and your retirement fund. Most likely, you established an automatic contribution [...]
What the ‘Secure Act’ Could Mean for Your Retirement
For Mark Roberts' Use: At the end of May, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Secure Act (with a vote of 417-3) and sent the bill over to the Senate. If the bill is [...]
Will a Recession Arrive in 2020?
We’ve enjoyed several years of economic recovery and upswing, but could another recession be looming on the horizon? Some experts seem to think so, although nothing is set in stone at this time. Recently, Duke [...]
5 Ways to Plan for the Unexpected
When you think of financial planning, you probably focus on your regular expenses, monthly budgeting, and hopefully your retirement plan. But what about when unexpected events, even catastrophes, strike? Many of us don’t have a [...]
Will Consumer Confidence Drive the Economy?
Back in October 2018, the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index reached its highest level since September 2000, even in the midst of a stock market slide and fears of inflation and rising interest rates. Another [...]
No More Rate Hikes in 2019?
Back in December, the Fed established benchmark federal funds rates at 2.25 to 2.5 percent, and we’ve all been watching for (and trying to predict) news of any changes. Now, after the Federal Open Market [...]