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War: Added uncertainty, need for balance
Uncertainty over global conflict has led to major spikes in measures of implied volatility, oil prices and investor angst.
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For What It’s Worth: Ducks in a Row
By Joel Dresang I took a cue from a meme tweeted by the Internal Revenue Service. It encouraged taxpayers to prepare for the filing season by getting their “ducks in a row.” I am familiar with the expression, which means to get ready by arranging and organizing, by getting your facts straight. I wondered, though, about its origin. I wasn’t alone. […]
Retirement spending with heirs in mind
Dave Sandstrom explains how strategies for tapping retirement accounts can vary when investors expect to leave money behind.
Rebalancing: Better safe than sorry
By Joel Dresang I get it. Rebalancing was wise. Still, the process was a bit unnerving for me. And it didn’t help that I did the math. […]
Get online with Social Security
Added security is one more reason everyone who’s eligible should establish an online Social Security account.
Deciding which retirement accounts to tap
In a Money Talk Video, Dave Sandstrom explains the differences among various retirement accounts.