What Effected The Market This Week

The continued surge in US rates and inability of the equity market to sustain gains saw the post-Truss sterling rally unwind amid a broader recovery of the dollar.

The overall Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector has been down a lot year to date.

Are NFTs simply not pictures? Why can't we just make screenshots? Find out more in this article.

Although traditional investment options still exist in the stock market, there are many more new types of investments being utilized. One of these new investment options is Non-Fungible Tokens (or NFTs) which are quickly emerging as an investment choice for many investors.

One of the best ways to invest in yourself is to "Pay Yourself First!”. The second best investment is reducing your debt

Electric utilities are a great way to add dividend income to your portfolio. We rank them by the best income investments during these volatile times.

Part of my career was based on concealing volatility. I sold Guaranteed Investment Contracts. I helped design and manage several different types of stable value funds. Life insurance contracts get valued at their book value, regardless of what the replacement cost of an equivalent contract would be like presently.

It's practical to learn how to establish credit for your business. However, before you start applying for loans, weigh the costs as well as the impact on your business.

Ever thought about how you feel about money? Believe it or not, the way you think about money has a significant effect on your ability to grow and build wealth.

A cash advance app is a type of financial application that allows users to request and receive money, typically within 24 hours. Many cash advance apps are available on the market, each with its unique features and benefits. Some popular cash advance apps include Brigit, Dave, Earnin, Chime, and Moneylion.

When a person retires, giving them a gift to celebrate the occasion is a common practice. However, choosing an appropriate present isn’t always easy. If you aren’t sure where to begin, here are five of the best retirement gifts for women.

There is a copious amount of paperwork involved in organizing your finances. Tax season every year gives us an opportune time to go through the endless paperwork. We decide what to keep and what to toss- decluttering at its finest.

When a person has high out-of-pocket medical expenses, figuring out what to do can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are potential solutions. In some cases, Care Credit may give you a simple way to handle the costs, settling your balance with your provider right away. Plus, Care Credit often runs promotional programs that may allow you to avoid interest while you pay off what you owe.

When you’re starting with a new employer, you typically get access to a range of benefits. When it comes to retirement plans, many companies offer employees a standard 401k. If you haven’t had a 401k before, you may be wondering what a typical one involves. Here’s a look at the standard 401k, including what it is, how it works, and the benefits it can provide.

Fulfillment in retirement is my new goal. As part of my post-honeymoon period of retirement wanderings, I had a sort-of-crisis of success. After all, my career was successful! What more does one need in life? Once you have enough money, we know that more money does not make you happier or more fulfilled. What about success? Is enough success enough? Not if your goal is fulfillment in retirement.

Can you use RMDs to help determine your asset allocation in the retirement drawdown phase? Imagine you are living off your assets (taking an income from your nest egg). What might your asset allocation be to minimize the sequence of returns risk due to RMDs?

Investing in retirement is all about tradeoffs. Of course, all decisions are tradeoffs—when you choose one path, you can’t go down the other—but let’s focus on retirement investing! What are the major tradeoffs you face when investing during retirement? Remember, this blog is for those who have oversaved for retirement. This is a safe space to discuss first-world problems! If you have oversaved for retirement, you need to decide on your asset allocation: how well do I sleep at night vs. how rich do I want the kids to be?

How do I handle my stock portfolio during a market downturn? How do I cope with seeing my stocks drop in value? Should I sell? Should I keep investing? These questions came up recently in the Simply Investing Forum. This blog post will answer these questions.

The SPX hit a 27.5% market correction last week. Why? Because Fed Chair Powell is forecasting another 100 to 125 basis points higher rate before the end of 2022.

So good jobs data caused another market selloff. Why? Because Fed Chair Powell is forecasting another 100 to 125 basis points higher rate before the end of 2022.