Economy
Weekend Reading: Ain't That Unusual
f you haven’t yet, you’ll see it in the news headlines soon; Tales of tumultuous future market performance based on which presidential candidate wins the 2024 election. But how serious can you take these forecasts, really?
Weekend Reading: What Comes After a Good Year in the Stock Market?
The stock market experienced significant gains last year, but you might wonder, will that continue into 2024? Despite concerns that positive trends cannot last, historical data reveals good years in the market can in fact come in clusters.
Weekend Reading: Will 2024 Be an Up Year for the Stock Market?
The positive momentum from the market’s performance last year appears to be spilling into 2024 as of now, and investment guru Nick Maggiulli believes it might continue to stick around.
Weekend Reading: What’s Changing for Retirement in 2024?
While you aren’t faced with many major changes for 2024, tax shifts are on the horizon for 2026 as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is set to expire. Don’t let these low tax years pass you by without intentional tax planning.
Weekend Reading: Will Medicare Really Run Out of Money in 2031? What Experts Say About its Long-Term Stability
You might have seen news headlines stating that the Medicare system is facing challenges, with predictions of the trust fund for Part A running out of money by 2031.
Weekend Reading: What’s Really Driving Inflation and Bond Yields?
You won’t find the best investment guidance in fear-inducing news headlines or from conflicting economist forecasts. It’s guesstimates on all fronts. For the best course of action amidst puzzling economic environments, follow a comprehensive framework that’s designed to cover any outcome.
Weekend Reading: What to Do About These High Interest Rates
Should you be worried about interest rates? Over the past month, we’ve seen 22-year highs, which might lead you to question how this impacts your financial future.
Weekend Reading: Who's Not Sweating the Debt Ceiling? The Markets
Are we headed for a “financial catastrophe”? Today’s news headlines paint a gloomy picture for the markets if Congress doesn't raise the US government's debt ceiling by June 1. However, the markets say otherwise.
Weekend Reading: Are We Headed for a Recession or Not?
You’ve seen talk of an impending recession for months, but there’s still no clear answer of how today’s unique economic climate will pan out.
Weekend Reading: A Few Charts to Remember Before You Jump to Conclusions
Amidst news headlines warning of a recession, detrimental economic conditions and market volatility, here are a few factual items to keep in mind.
Weekend Reading: What is In Your Control?
Understanding what you can confidently keep in your wheelhouse first and foremost begins with recognizing what you have zero control over.
Weekend Reading: Some Good News
In bearish economic times like these, bullish news is necessary. That’s why The Ramp Report took to Twitter and asked for positive things that are still happening around us, despite the negative stories we see daily.