Topline The Federal Reserve’s “heightened sensitivity” to rising inflation expectations could be triggered by a barrage of political ad campaigns that are expected to highlight surging consumer prices ahead of the midterm elections in November, analysts at Goldman Sachs warned on Friday, adding that the central bank may feel “compelled” to keep hiking rates aggressively.
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So, What estate documents do you really need to have? Here’s a list and explanation of each. If you’re missing anything or not certain what you have or whether you need more, call your estate attorney, and follow up. If you don’t have an estate attorney, ask your CPA or wealth adviser for a referral.
Some elders live in multi-generational households and family is always nearby. Most do not and millions of seniors live far from their families, on their own. Whether widowed or living with a spouse or partner who is also impaired, the aging parent can create incessant worry for their adult children. No one wants to take
Topline The share prices of U.S. gun- and ammunition-makers shot up Thursday after the Supreme Court struck down a New York law restricting concealed carry, the widest expansion of gun rights in over a decade that could lead to further rollbacks across the nation. Key Facts In a 6-3 ruling on Thursday, the U.S. Supreme
Topline Stocks fell on Wednesday as a growing number of major Wall Street firms warned that the likelihood of a recession has risen sharply, predicting that markets could tank even further as the Federal Reserve aggressively raises interest rates to combat inflation. Key Facts The market’s rebound from a day earlier petered out as stocks
Topline Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell pledged in testimony before Congress on Wednesday that the central bank is “moving expeditiously” to raise interest rates and remains “strongly committed” to doing so until there is “compelling evidence” that inflation is normalizing. Key Facts In his semiannual testimony on monetary policy to Congress, Powell faced questions from
There are so many books, articles, podcasts, and shows about planning for retirement that it might seem overwhelming to you. With so much information coming at you, it’s possible to lose sight of your overall strategy and not see the forest for the trees. To help you focus on the most important decisions, you’ll want
Topline Energy stocks once again outperformed the rest of the market as oil and gas prices remain elevated due to inflation; despite ongoing risks to tight global supply such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some experts are now predicting that prices will decline by next year. Key Facts Energy prices have been surging in recent
The period when you transition into retirement is one of the most critical times of your life. It’s comparable in importance to the period when you transitioned into adulthood, roughly between ages 20 and 30. Think about it: Your decisions during that time put your life on a course with implications that have likely lasted
Topline Stocks moved higher on Tuesday as the market attempted to recover from its worst week since March 2020, despite the fact that investors widely remain nervous about surging inflation and rising rates leading to a recession. Key Facts Stocks bounced back somewhat after a heavy week of losses: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose