If you’re worried about retirement you should know you’re not the only one. Today’s article explains the journey of one couple who are confused and worried about whether they are truly prepared to retire. Here’s a statistic from the article, “Franklin Templeton Investments found that 76% of people surveyed who were within 15 years of retirement were worried about the…
So maybe media stocks haven’t been preforming as well as you’d like, think it’s time to pull the plug? Not so fast, says today’s article. Here’s what they had to say, “While the pressure on the sector’s profit is undeniable and few shares are cheap enough to rank as outright bargains, some portfolio managers contend that many companies’ strengths are…
Investors are sending their money on a jet plane across the pond and beyond. Today’s article discusses why Americans are ditching American stocks and investing abroad. Here’s what they had to say, “The bull market has been underway for over six years in U.S. stocks, but there are concerns that it’s overdue for a correction. “The fact they are pulling…
Are you a small business owner? Chances are your business is your life and every penny you own is in your business but what about your retirement? Today’s article is aimed at trying to help small business owners feel comfortable about their retirement. Here’s what they had to say, “A recent survey by TD Bank found that nearly half (47…
Want to retire abroad but you’re concerned about the cost? Today’s article highlights several options outside of the United States where the exchange rate is perfect for a retiree. Here’s one, “Ecuador. These exchange rate movements are resulting in some surprising market twists. For example, Ecuador has long been a benchmark for real estate values. It has offered top value…
Today was not a good day. This may not come as a surprise especially lately with the market performing as poorly as it has been but today’s article explains why today was a particularly bad day in the market. Here’s what happened, ” The Standard & Poor’s 500 index dropped 4.72 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,093.32. The Dow Jones…
It’s no secret that the economy isn’t doing too well. But could that change is the second part of the year? Today’s article discusses why there is some optimism to believe, yes, America may make a comeback. Here’s what they had to say, “The S&P 500 has only risen 2.2% so far this year. Hogan forecasts the S&P 500 gaining…
Six. According to today’s article, six is the magic number and apparently the number of stocks that matter. That’s right! Today’s article says there’s only six stocks that matter. Here’s what they had to say, “The concentrated gains are spurring concerns that soft trading in much of the market could presage a pullback in the indexes. Many investors see echoes…
Today’s article discusses a couple that are living their retirement dream and they’re even doing it abroad. Don’t think you can afford to do the same? Think again. Here’s what they had to say, “They live by the beach, say they have all the comforts that they were used to at home (mostly), and do it all on a budget…
Think Baby Boomers know it all when it comes to saving for retirement? Today’s article explains the habits of millennials and their retirement plans. Here’s what they had to say, “Another Millennial myth may be biting the dust. Apparently, millennials have better retirement saving habits than Baby Boomers. Millennials save 8% of their paycheck for retirement, according to a recent…