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Cautious optimism: A balancing act
As history has proven, “cautious optimism” works. But history is written across years and decades, not three quarters.
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No recession yet, the White House says
Two consecutive quarters of negative GDP do not a recession make.
Retirement risk concerns out of order
By Joel Dresang It turns out we generally misplace priorities when assessing what to expect in retirement. […]
Money Talk Quiz, August 2022
The latest multiple-choice quiz includes questions about the markets, the economy, the Fed and the U.S. dollar. […]
Summer calm belies uncertainties ahead
By Kyle Tetting That’s the good news. Despite the generally sour mood on the heels of significant declines in stock and bond prices, broad market measures are stable, and economic indicators have continued to show signs of growth. But even with some renewed optimism, it’s never all good. […]
Math hints on bonds, balance, recession
By Kyle Tetting There’s always a danger in saying “this time it’s different,” but nuance is critical to understanding just what matters as we plan for what comes next. First, and foremost for me, interest rates have suddenly made bonds more attractive. […]
Rust in retirement can affect finances
By Joel Dresang When we retire, we leave behind more than a job, more than a desk chair indelibly contoured to our proportions, more than a cadre of 9-to-5 companions. It turns out many of us leave a bit of our minds. “Retiring is associated with increased risk of cognitive decline,” says a report from the American Psychological Association. […]