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Category: The “Sweet” Scoop
Let’s talk Turkey!
The Markets So, how did a country that represents just about 1.4 percent of the world’s economy spark a global selloff?1 Turkey was once a … Read more
Redefining Your Retirement
Today’s retirees are choosing from a variety of retirement styles. What’s yours? Although an estimated 10,000 baby boomers reach retirement age every day, how each … Read more
Is It a Sugar Rush or Something More Sustainable?
The Markets Economic growth in the United States was strong during the second quarter. Gross domestic product (GDP), which is the value of all goods … Read more
Ask Yourself These Smart Questions When Designing Retirement
Planning and saving for retirement can be achieved through discipline, consistency and proper money management. Take funding retirement as seriously as you do buying a home, … Read more
A Rising Market Tide Doesn’t Lift All Stocks
The Markets Investors are becoming more discriminating. Trade tensions escalated as the U.S. administration expanded tariffs on Chinese goods last week.1 You wouldn’t have known … Read more
What Type of Investor Are You?
Emotion. Personality. Knowledge. Time. Each is one of many factors that determine what kind of investor you are. When mapping your financial future, the path … Read more
There’s a Bear In China – And It’s Not A Panda
The Markets The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Composite Index, which reflects the performance of all shares that trade on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, dropped into … Read more
Strive Toward Success This Summer
Take some time this summer to review your financial progress, set new goals and tie up loose ends. Several financial deadlines are now behind you. … Read more
Deal or no deal?
The Markets Last week opened with heightened trade tensions between the United States and its allies. It closed with the United States imposing new tariffs … Read more
Tech Trends for At-Home Seniors
Advances in digital home technologies can help retirees maintain healthier, happier lives as they grow older. As more seniors opt to age in place, staying … Read more
We had Good, Bad, and the Unexpected
The Markets If the countries were instruments, last week sounded like a fifth grade garage band. World markets were buffeted by a clamor of good, … Read more
Rise of the Senior Move Manager
More people are discovering a relatively new industry that helps retirees downsize. Moving isn’t exactly fun. Whether you do it yourself or hire movers, it … Read more