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…
Do you like shopping for deals? Today’s article highlights seven stocks that are inexpensive. Here’s what they had to say, “All seven of the most inexpensively valued stocks in the S&P 500 are down in the past year, including three that lost more 50 percent of their value. Those would be oil and gas drilling names Ensco and Noble, as…
Today’s article discusses tech stocks whose earnings have helped the Nasdaq. Here’s what they had to say, “Apple (AAPL, Tech30) is headlining a star-studded list of powerful brands that are posting quarterly numbers this week. Now that the daily drumbeat of news in Greece has died down, and China’s market is no longer crashing, earnings are front and center for…
Are your children responsible for your lack of retirement savings? Today’s article discusses whether having children affects your plans. Here’s what they had to say, “Research by University of Wisconsin economists Karl Scholz and Ananth Seshadri shows that households with kids save less for retirement than similar households without kids. A married couple without children has about 10% greater wealth…
The number of the day is the number four. And today’s article discusses what happened on this fourth day of gains. Here’s what they had to say, “Stocks posted their fourth straight day of gains. The S&P 500 briefly topped 2,110, while the Dow Jones industrial average closed above 18,000. The Dow transports ended 0.07 percent lower. The Nasdaq Composite…