Today’s article discusses how some states are taking matters into their own hands and coming up with ideas on how to help their residents save for retirement. Is your state one of the few? Here’s what they had to say, “America’s retirement statistics are grim: About 40 percent of baby boomers have nothing saved for retirement, about a third of…
Today’s article is an argument for retiring to a nearby place that has an exotic feel without the distance, cost, and hassle of an exotic retirement. Here’s what they had to say, “We Americans often overlook Mexico, because it’s right next door. Sometimes it feels too convenient to qualify as a retire overseas destination. However, that convenience factor is exactly…
Today’s article discusses three stocks that persevered while others wilted. Here’s what they had to say, “While there are certainly other stocks that are holding up well, it’s important to remember that these highlighted stocks are not defensive in nature. When markets are in a correction, investors often flock to consumer staples stocks such as food and beverages or high…
Want to learn how to pick stocks like Mad Money’s Jim Cramer? Today’s article explains how to do it, here’s what they had to say, “One of the easiest ways for Cramer to identify the stocks that should be on his radar is to look at the new-high list. These are stocks that hit a new high in trading for…
Should the retirement age be higher? In some countries there is a little more demand for an older retirement age. Today’s article explains which country and what that means. Here’s what they had to say, “Governments in much of the world face the daunting prospect of fierce opposition to raising retirement ages, but in Asia, much of the population wants…
Today’s article explains how terrible this quarter has been, however, there still might be a light at the end of the tunnel. Here’s what they had to say, ” The past three months have been brutal. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq have each plunged about 9% so far in the third quarter and are in the red for the…
Are you currently saving up for retirement? Or are you one of the many that can’t or don’t want to save. Today’s article explains one of the reasons Americans don’t save for retirement and while you may think it has to do with needing the money or having children, the real reason may surprise you. “Of all the workers who…
Today’s article explores three airline stocks that they call “undervalued” and think you should consider buying. Here’s what they had to say, “Airplanes are packed with passengers, oil prices are plummeting, and airline stocks are flying higher than ever before. It’s an exciting time to be an investor in airline stocks. And yet, given the sharp rise in airline stock…
Today’s article discusses eight stocks that defied the odds set against them by analysts a year ago. Here’s what they had to say, “Indeed, with stocks down over the past year, price targets have looked overly optimistic; more than 60 percent of S&P 500 stocks are trading below the median price target analysts had a year ago. Yet some choice…
“How families communicate may be even more important than how your portfolio performs, say the participants of Barron’s third annual Health and Wealth Roundtable. They talked about how to ensure that your retirement is protected from not just market gyrations, but also miscommunication and emotional decision-making. And, of course, they talked about long-term care insurance, every advisor’s favorite debate.” That’s…