Retirement Planning
Pros & Cons: Pension or Lump Sum Payout?
The 2020 pandemic has resulted in economic strain for many American corporations — even long-established entities. Therefore, it’s important for would-be pensioners to consider their employer’s long-term financial stability in…
Read MoreHeat Wave: Power Bills and Power Options
During the U.S.’s initial spring lockdown, the weather was rather temperate in most areas of the country. By the time COVID-19 outbreaks started becoming more rampant nationwide, summer was in…
Read MoreThe Future of Retirement Planning
As of the end of July, the stock market was still performing relatively well and the Federal Reserve had announced no near-term changes to interest rates.1 However, other economic news was…
Read MoreHome Health: Has the Time Come?
The health care industry has been trying to contain expenses through technology offering medical services to people at home. Some insurance plans offer a 24-hour nurse line, allowing you to…
Read MoreBack to Basics: Tips for Retirement Planning
Because life expectancy is longer for today’s retirees than in previous generations, people need to save more money for a longer period of time. The good news is awareness on…
Read MoreRecovery: COVID-19 First, Then the Economy
The World Health Organization recently reported that while some countries have made effective inroads to contain COVID-19 within their borders, the pandemic is still well on the rise throughout the…
Read MoreWhat Might Be Next — Inflation or Deflation?
Consumer prices fell by 0.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis in April, the biggest drop in more than a dozen years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Conversely, prices for grocery items jumped 2.6%, the highest one-month increase in 46 years, with eggs rising by 16%. What’s going on here?
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