Getting started with you household budget. Provided by Tyler Peachey Budgeting towards needs and goals. One of the objectives of creating a household budget is that, as time moves on and the various household members advance in their careers, they are likely to make more money. Knowing...
America is “ready for football,” while financial professionals are ready for volatility. Provided by Tyler Peachey Football is back, which means Summer is coming to a close, days will get shorter, and sweaters will soon be in play. This year, there was no pre-season, so professional football started...
What the Fed’s new policy may mean for you. Provided by Tyler Peachey Most recently, you may have read that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced a change in how the Fed views inflation. In the past, the Fed said it would consider adjusting short-term rates when...
What you should know about the change. Provided by Tyler Peachey The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), one of the most widely followed stock market indices, has made some key changes to its starting lineup. Salesforce.com, Amgen Inc., and Honeywell International Inc. have replaced Exxon Mobil Corp., Pfizer...
Here’s what the recent rally could mean for you. Provided by Tyler PeacheySome people in recent weeks may have been feeling that “the stock market seems to be doing so well but I’m not participating.” A look behind the headlines helps tell the story. A CNBC study found...
Important facts and a date to remember. Provided by Tyler PeacheyAre you one of the many retirement account holders who took a mandatory distribution this year? If so, you may be able to manage the taxes associated with Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs and...
It depends on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Provided by Tyler Peachey "Will I outlive my retirement money?" That's one of the top fears for people who are starting to prepare for their retirement years. So I have to chuckle a bit when I see headlines...
Market sees historic lows in mortgage rates. Provided by Tyler PeacheyOn July 16, mortgage giant Freddie Mac announced that the average interest rate for a 30-year home loan had fallen to 2.98%. In addition, the average interest rate for a 15-year home loan had declined to...
Investors may be eligible to “undo” certain retirement account withdrawals before September. Provided by Tyler Peachey In March, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law. It was designed to help Americans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.1 The new law offered investors a financial break....
Some good reasons to retain it. Provided by Tyler Peachey Do you need a life insurance policy in retirement? One school of thought says no. The kids are grown, and the need to financially insulate the household against the loss of a breadwinner has passed. If you are...