Addressing Fears of a Recession
…15 recessions, lasting thirteen months, on average. A recession is defined by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) as “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across…
…15 recessions, lasting thirteen months, on average. A recession is defined by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) as “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across…
…quite good at adapting, however, so the momentary satisfaction we feel often doesn’t translate into lasting happiness. What lasts and gives our life meaning is the journey itself—that’s your real…
…Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) as “a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in production, employment, real income, and…
In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, neurologist and investment advisor William Bernstein, MD, PhD, reminisced about the last 2008–2009 bear market, when he longed to hold onto his bond…
…to review copies of your checks to ensure they were not altered. Lastly, consider the risks before adding checking features to your brokerage account. 7. Monitor Your Credit and Financial…
…support for organizations aligned with their values. Intentional and planned giving can be more personally meaningful and create more lasting social impact, as well. A clearly written philanthropic plan is…
On the heels of last year’s double-digit stock market losses and the worst year for bonds since 1792 (you read that correctly, seventeen ninety-two) one can’t blame investors if they’re…
…affair that lasts generations. Setting the Stage Before discussing charitable giving with children (and possibly grandchildren), charitably minded individuals and couples should first identify what they hope to convey. Some…
…the typical bull market has lasted 55 months. The worst bear market saw stocks fall a stunning 80%; the strongest bull market saw stocks surge more than 900%. The average…
…such as LastPass or 1Password, which can generate and maintain secure passwords. Don’t answer every call. If you don’t recognize a caller ID, let the call go to voicemail. A…
…filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of Washington for Douglas County, challenging the new tax as a violation of the state constitution. How this plays out remains to be…
…splitting hairs here—4%, 4.5%, 5%—a higher withdrawal rate could mean the difference between living watchful of every dollar spent and living not only with confidence a nest egg will last…