The Wealth Blog

Before you begin to save and invest, you must have financial goals. There must be a “why I’m saving” before there is a “how to…

Retailers began the new year in a modest fashion, as early numbers weren’t too hot nor too cold. Retail sales rose 0.3% in January. Ex-autos,…

Much has been made of the steep drop in gasoline prices over the last year. We hear terms like it’s “a tax cut for consumers,”…

Fed Chief Powell testifies on monetary policy before two Congressional committees twice a year. He’s talking Tuesday and Wednesday. Representatives ask about the economy, but…

Friday’s selloff tied to the coronavirus in China lopped 603 points (2.1%) off the Dow Jones Industrial Average1. It was the biggest one-day percentage decline…

When stocks are priced for perfection, the market can become vulnerable to unexpected events. Since early October, market tailwinds have been strong. These include low…

Stocks have repeatedly hit new hits. When shares are priced for perfection, they are more vulnerable to surprises. On Monday, stocks declined amid growing worries…

On Wednesday, the Fed will conclude its two-day meeting. It is widely expected that central bankers will keep the fed funds rate at 1.50 –…

At the end of 2019, Congress passed the SECURE Act, which makes dramatic changes to the laws that govern retirement accounts. Changes include— The age…

Mortgage rates have a big influence on housing. Last year, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate peaked in November, averaging 4.87%. Rising rates throughout much of…

Q4 2019’s strong performance has spilled into 2020. Drivers of bullish sentiment include— Recession fears have subsided, and the economy is expanding. The yield curve…

In the past, chaos in the Middle East barreled into the price of oil. In August 1990, Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait lit a fire under…