The S&P 500 was down five days in a row heading into Friday of last week, although the losses were fairly minor with only one day down more than 0.5% (and that one barely). Then Jerome Powell opened the door for a rate cut in September and the bulls stepped up in a historic way. …
In the latest Take 5, with markets at all-time highs and inflation showing mixed signals, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, dive into the Fed’s dual mandate, historical patterns of rate cuts, and what this could mean for investors. …
Have you given much thought to your strategy for Social Security benefits? It’s good to have a plan in place to help you make the most of this program. But you may have questions.
Stocks gained again last week, as the S&P 500 hit more new highs, while the Dow is a chip shot from its first high this year, and small caps soared on hopes over rate cuts. As we’ve noted the past few weeks, August and September historically can be troublesome months and though new high …
Whether you’re investing for the first time or looking to fine-tune your existing portfolio, understanding stocks and bonds can help you build a solid financial foundation. Knowing how each works—and how to balance them—can help you invest with more confidence and align your strategy with y …
In the latest Take 5, with hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, we break down the latest CPI and PPI reports, the ways tariffs are passed on to consumers, and their potential impact on Federal Reserve rate decisions. They also touch on …
Did you know that your Social Security benefits can be taxed? That’s right, as much as 85% of your Social Security benefits—money that you put away over your entire career—could be subject to taxation when you receive the benefits in retirement. This worksheet helps you figure out if …
