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How to Retire: A book review
No book will make me an expert, but I don’t need to be. I just need to feel comfortable with our path and our plans.
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Money Talk Quiz, September 2022
The September quiz includes references to Money Talk Podcast discussions about an investment category more diverse than stocks, how the pandemic has distorted indicators and a way that student loan forgiveness might benefit the U.S. economy. Answers include links to more information. […]
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. […]