Market Commentary: S&P 500 Makes New Highs Amid Solid Breadth Even as Job Growth Weakens
The bull market rages on, as the S&P 500 moved to another new high last week, the first in the month of September and 21st overall on the year.
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Find a Financial Advisor Near You: The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Financial Advisor
There are many misconceptions about financial advisors. For starters, advisors are often thought of as a salesperson, trying to sell you a product that makes them a commission. Or that advisors are unnecessary in a world of robo-advisors and online trading. In reality, there are a lot of im …
Market Commentary: The S&P fell for the Second Week Straight and Inflation Rises
Stocks continued to retreat as losses on Tuesday were large enough to push the market down more than 2% for the second week in a row. The S&P 500 has retraced 6.7% of its massive rally from the lows in March.
Market Commentary: Sharp Decline in S&P 500 Could Signal More Volatility
Investors were reminded stock investing comes with volatility as the S&P 500 dropped 3.5% on Thursday and declined 2.3% for the week. The downside pressure was felt most directly by stocks that had performed best. Figure 1 shows the best performing stocks this year (furthest to the righ …
Rewirement: Rewiring The Way You Think About Retirement
Jamie Hopkins, Director of Retirement Research at Carson, hosts “Rewirement: Rewiring The Way You Think About Retirement.” A lot has changed since your parents retired, and the world is a more expensive, complex place: Click Here to Watch the Webinar
How to Invest Creatively in Your Fall Vacation this Year
Sneaking away during the lull between peak times – “the shoulder season” – is popular with savvy travelers for reduced crowds, milder weather and usually great deals on travel packages.
Market Commentary: Higher Inflation Expected in Coming Years, S&P Sees More Gains
The Federal Reserve announced a major policy revision last week. The revised strategy indicates rates will stay low for a long period of time and will increase slower than in past rate cycles. The report and a subsequent speech by Fed Chair Jay Powell indicate the Fed will allow inflation t …
