8-2-2022 – The Big Risk with Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP)
A 2020 report has revealed that those who participate in both a 401(k) and ESPP contribute 32% more to their 401(k) than employees investing in only a 401(k). Today's Stocks & Topics: I-Bonds, Manufac...
3 Aug 202246min
8-1-2022 – Earnings Season Has Begun But Is It Too Early To Celebrate?
Even with the moderately bullish results, and a more than 9% recovery in the S&P 500 over the past month, Bank of America argues the bear market has more room to run. Today's Stocks & Topics: FPI - Fa...
2 Aug 202247min
7-29-2022 – How Is a Bear Market Different from an Economic Recession?
Signs of a slowing economy may cause investors to become pessimistic about the prospect of future returns on investment, prompting them to sell shares. Today's Stocks & Topics: COP - ConocoPhillips, T...
30 Jul 202246min
7-28-2022 – As Mortgage Rates Soared, Pending Home Sales Fell 20% in June
With the exception of the first two months of the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, home sales were at their slowest pace since September of 2011. Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fun...
29 Jul 202246min
7-27-2022 – Before You ‘Chase Dividends,’ Here’s What You Need to Know
Investors put $43 billion into dividend-paying funds this year-- but it’s important to assess the company before buying. Today's Stocks & Topics: WMS - Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., Manufacturing, C...
27 Jul 202247min
7-26-2022 – The Good News and Bad News About Stock Market Valuation
The market’s valuation has improved considerably since the beginning of the year-- however the bad news is that it hasn’t improved enough to support a new bull market. Today's Stocks & Topics: VEGI - ...
27 Jul 202246min
7-25-2022 – Is It Too Late to Add Inflation Protection to Your Portfolio?
Everyone's situation is different, but it is interesting to take a closer look at some asset types that can help against inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, Interest Rate Future, Inflation...
26 Jul 202247min
7-22-2022 – Why Haven't American Wages Grown, Despite Increases in Productivity?
Wages in the U.S. have stagnated since the early 1970s and sixty percent of labor markets are considered highly concentrated. Today's Stocks & Topics: Traditional I-R-A vs. Roth I-R-A, Recession, U.S ...
23 Jul 202250min
