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A retirement plan can look solid on paper, but still face unexpected challenges. Healthcare costs can rise. You may live longer than expected. Markets can decline. And the financial decisions you make over decades can have a meaningful impact on your outcome. Retirement planning is about preparing for all four.
The S&P 500 fell 0.8% last week as hotter-than-expected August inflation increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike. Energy and communication services were the only sectors to post gains, while health care and materials led the declines.
What happens when a life insurance company says no? For grieving families, understanding the claims process — and knowing when to seek help — can make a significant difference.
Your investment portfolio doesn’t need your attention every day. It needs a strategy that is reviewed thoughtfully as your goals, circumstances and financial plan evolve.
The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% last week as gains in energy and technology stocks offset broader sector declines. A stronger-than-expected August jobs report also increased expectations for a September interest rate hike.
Missing a Medicare deadline can have consequences that last a lifetime. Understanding when to enroll, what coverage you need and how your options can change over time is essential to avoiding costly mistakes.
In August, markets saw broad-based gains, with every major index ending the month higher. Treasury yields advanced along the front end of the curve, housing prices and mortgage rates trended lower, inflation moderated, and job growth unexpectedly fell.
Retirement planning isn't just about how much you save — it's also about creating a strategy for how and when you use those savings.
