Congratulations! You’ve made it to retirement. All the working, planning and saving you’ve done over the last 30, 40 or even 50 years has led up to this moment. But just because you’ve reached retirement age doesn’t mean you can stop planning. Instead, it becomes even more important to continuously…

Jimmy Carter was in hot water. On the eve of the crucial New Hampshire primary, the former Georgia governor had been hoping that a final debate with his Democratic rivals would clear a path to victory. But then he made a serious mistake: He got a little too specific about…

What are the primary concerns of investors today and what type of support are they looking for from financial advisors? These are critical questions for advisors, and the answers can guide how they promote their capabilities and guide client conversations. Fortunately, a survey that Russell Investments conducts every year provides…

During the last months, private equity real estate investors have closed significantly fewer deals. Transactions in this space were below pre-pandemic levels during the first quarter of 2023, as reported by CoStar. Many institutional investors are sitting on the sidelines too, watching for potential price drops and opportunities related to…

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Inflation has increased anxiety among recent college graduates and most are worried about how rising costs will impact their future financial situation, according to a recent survey. Roughly half (55%) of the students said their mental health got worse because of inflation, according to a Studocu survey. Sixty percent said they…

Although inflation is moderating, rising prices spurred near-record use of credit cards and installment loans in the first quarter of 2023, according to TransUnion’s latest industry insight report. Credit card balances dipped 1.5% quarter-over-quarter but remained near record highs at $917 billion. That’s an increase of almost 20% over last year, according…

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week surged to the highest level since 2021, evidence the historically tight labor market is softening in the face of rising interest rates. Figures released Thursday by the Labor Department show initial claims for the week ended June 3 surged by…

DETROIT – General Motors announced plans Monday to invest $632 million for production of its next-generation full-size pickup trucks at a plant in Indiana.The investment is the automaker’s third such announcement in the past week involving GM’s next-generation large trucks and SUVs, which are based on the same vehicle architecture…

Apple announced a 15-inch MacBook Air last week. It hits store shelves on Tuesday and costs $1,299 for the base model or as much as $,2499 with upgraded RAM and storage.The MacBook Air has come in 11-inch and 13-inch versions in the past, but this is the first time it’s…