2016 is an official Presidential election year. And with that, sometimes the stock market’s performance can be affected by the election. Today’s article explains the history, here’s what they had to say, “Will 2016 be good for stocks? It’s more than likely the market will do well, if you believe the so-called “presidential stock cycle” theory will continue to hold.…
Check out today’s article about IRAs and retirement. Here’s what they had to say, “A new study covering investment returns from 1990 to 2012 finds that 401(k)s and other defined contribution plans underperformed traditional defined benefit pension plans by an average of 0.70% a year, even after differences in asset allocation were taken into account. The likely explanation?” To read…
Do you have a young adult child living in your home? He or she may be delaying your retirement. Today’s article discusses why parents with grown children in the home can negatively affect their retirement. Here’s what they had to say, “Young adults should be moving up, but in many cases they’re only moving back in. And it’s threatening the…
Today’s article explains why the Negative Nancy’s may be wrong when it comes to the future…of the stock market that is. Here’s what they had to say, “High-yield bond weakness has led investors to fear that a recession or bear market may be forthcoming. Widening of high-yield bond spreads (the spread between yields on high-yield bonds and comparable U.S. Treasuries)…
Today’s article discusses three energy stocks that you may want to check out. Here’s what they had to say, “In fact, U.S. oil production is already well off its peak from earlier in the year, and is expected to continue to slide in 2016. At some point, this should rebalance the oil market, leading to a stabilization and subsequent rebound…
No one likes to think about it but when preparing for retirement you should be preparing for anything and everything to happen, which includes the unexpected passing of a spouse. Today’s article discusses how to prepare financial for this. Here’s what they had to say, “Nothing is more devastating than the sudden loss of a spouse, but this shock can…
If you’re lucky enough to be retiring in 2016 let me start off by saying congratulations! You may think that you just just coast through the last few months before your retirement but today’s article gives several tips on what you can do just before the next chapter of your life. Here’s one of the tips, “Take advantage of workplace…
Today’s article discusses four stocks that didn’t help today’s weak market performance. Here’s what they had to say, “Markets opened lower on again on Tuesday following economic data from China showing imports declined and exports came in lower than expected in November. Commodity prices remain weak and may get weaker, led by oil (of course) and iron ore. WTI crude…
Will 2016 be a flop? Or a great? Today’s article discusses analysts predictions for the new year. Here’s what they had to say, “Stock market predictions for 2016 range from a replay of this year’s flat market to plump double-digit gains as investors brace for higher interest rates and less support from the Federal Reserve, according to five top Wall…
Today’s article explains how technology is changing retirement forever. Here is just one of the ways technology is affecting retirees, “The peer-to-peer economy can also help retirees earn an income from one of the biggest investments they’ve made over their lifetime: their house. Services like Airbnb let retirees rent out space in the family home—which probably has lots of room…