Mood Changes in U.S.-China Trade Saga #WEVU 10/14/2019
In this week’s recap: Stocks pushed higher, the mood changed in the trade saga between U.S. and China, and quarterly earnings reports arrived.
PlodderPodcast.com #8: That First RMD From Your IRA
In the episode, Eric answers the 5 most commonly asked questions concerning RMDs. If you have an IRA and are in retirement, get out your pad & paper and be ready to take notes.
4th Quarter Starts Mixed #WEVU 10/07/19
In this week’s recap: an index of manufacturing activity hits a 10-year low, the jobless rate falls to a 50-year low, and the Nasdaq Composite outperforms the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Stocks Retreated Last Week #WEVU 9/30/2019
In this week’s recap: the S&P 500 loses 1% for the week after investors assess mixed economic data and hear that limits might be placed on U.S. investment in Chinese companies.
Market Reacts to 2 Major News Events #WEVU 9/23/2019
Oil prices spike, following drone attacks in the Middle East; the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, and a Chinese trade delegation decides to head home early from America.
Dow Logs 8-Day Winning Streak #WEVU 9/16/19
In this week’s recap: the Dow logs an 8-day winning streak and Treasuries sell off as the mood brightens slightly in the U.S.-China trade dispute; yearly core inflation reaches a 13-month high.
Ten Years Tremendous Gains
A look at where stocks were in 2009 and how they have performed since.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
Two financial unknowns may erode our degree of confidence.
Newly Scheduled U.S.-China Talks Advance Stocks #WEVU 9/9/19
In this week’s recap: the three Wall Street benchmarks advance as investors respond to newly scheduled U.S.-China trade talks and see a silver lining in the latest employment and manufacturing data.
Could Assumptions Harm Your Retirement Strategy?
Three common misconceptions to think about.
Fears of U.S.-China Impasse Lessen #WEVU 9/3/19
In this week’s recap: Wall Street finishes August with a rally, China decides to pause a potential response to oncoming U.S. tariffs, and two consumer confidence indices send different messages.
Leading Indicators Rise #WEVU 8/26/19
In this week’s recap: China unveils new tariffs, the U.S. responds in kind, Jerome Powell speaks at Jackson Hole, leading economic indicators rise, and stocks fall.
Equities Hit by Volatility #WEVU 8/19/2019
In this week’s recap: equities are hit by considerable volatility, following developments in the bond market as well as the U.S.-China trade dispute.
Reducing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
What steps might help you sustain and grow your retirement savings?
China Jolts the Markets #WEVU 8/12/2019
In this week’s recap: China jolts the markets by devaluing the yuan, aggregate second-quarter earnings top analyst projections, and stocks retreat for the week.
Market Volatility Update | August 6, 2019
Here is some clarity into what’s going in the markets right now…
Stocks Fall After Rate-Cut #WEVU 8/5/19
In this week’s recap: stocks fall after a Federal Reserve rate cut, new tariffs are planned for Chinese goods, and payrolls see triple-digit monthly growth.
Stocks Rise Awaiting Interest Rate Announcement #WEVU 7/29/2019
In this week’s recap: stocks rise, data shows economic growth slowing from the first quarter, and the stage is set for further U.S.-China trade discussions.