U.S. employment gains surged in February, the clearest sign yet of labor market strength that could further ease fears the economy was heading into recession and allow the ...
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Ben Bimson/BCJ Financial 2/8/2016 “This time is different.” We have heard that how many times? Yet, it is hard to resist temptation to buy into the rhetoric when ...
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Lower oil prices are supposed to be good for the economy and stock market because they provide consumers and businesses with more money to spend. But since early ...
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Market volatility like we’ve seen so far this year can be particularly unnerving if you’re nearing retirement. Just one week into 2016, the S&P 500 lost almost 6% of its value ...
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If you want an annuity that is straightforward and simple — i.e., unencumbered by the likes of fees or so-called riders (a provision that provides additional benefits for ...
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Determination and data. When people ask how I lost 85 pounds in eight months, that’s what I tell them. Determination and data. When I’m feeling more breezy, I ...
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It seems likely now that 2015 will be a mediocre year at best for anyone who invested in stocks. But the stock market does take a tumble from ...
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Confidence ended the year on a brighter note as low prices put U.S. consumers in the holiday spirit. The University of Michigan said Wednesday that its final sentiment ...
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New research indicates that retirees—especially in higher income brackets—might need to replace less of their pre-retirement income than they think. Financial planners have long suggested that individuals replace 80% ...
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You’ll most likely spend your pre-retirement years accumulating assets through saving and investing. Once you hit retirement, the idea is to de-accumulate these assets in a way that ...
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