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Is The Stock Market an Optimist?
Monday, May 11, 2020
The health crisis that has ravaged our country has brought the economy to a screeching halt. The economic reality seems bleak; unemployment hit a shocking 14.7 % as April unemployment reports came in. And yet, the stock market posted...
Read MoreThe CARES Act Summary for Retirees
Monday, March 30, 2020
Last week was another intense week in the markets. However, all eyes were on Congress and the stimulus bill. On Friday, March 27th, the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), a $2 trillion emergency...
Read MoreThe Market and Emotions
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
One can argue that the strongest force in nature is that of human emotion. Money often stirs up lots of emotions. Richard Thaler won the Nobel Prize in economics in 2017 for his research on helping people make better decisions when it...
Read MoreMarket Declines and Corrections
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
We know the last week has been stressful for many people. Market declines are frequent. In fact, a correction does take place on average once a year. Additionally, the markets are not strangers to geopolitical concerns. Despite all of...
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Living Life and Saving is Possible
Friday, February 21, 2020
For folks who live in the Atlanta area, you’ve probably heard of Clark Howard. Howard is a popular radio host who often provides great money-saving tips, advice on how not to get scammed, and...
Read MoreWhat the New SECURE ACT Means for Retirees
Monday, December 23, 2019
How does the SECURE Act affect retirees? At the 11th hour of 2019 the Senate passed, and the president signed into law, the SECURE Act, which includes significant retirement reforms which may impact your retirement planning. As with...
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