Comparing loan interest savings vs. investment returns Struggling to decide – invest or pay off mortgage? When you have extra cash – whether from a bonus, inheritance, or years of disciplined savings – one big financial question arises: Should you pay off your mortgage early or invest that money instead? The best choice depends on […]
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Do you think Roth IRAs are off-limits for high-income earners? Think again! A Roth IRA is one of the most powerful retirement savings tools, offering tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals, and no required minimum distributions (RMDs). However, the IRS sets income limits that prevent high-income earners from contributing directly to a Roth IRA. This is where
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As we enter 2025, the 2025 investment outlook suggests that financial markets and the economy are expected to maintain positive momentum, though the pace of growth may moderate. The U.S. economy is projected to experience steady growth, supported by a healthy consumer base and resilient labor market. However, uncertainties surrounding new policy initiatives, including taxes,
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The countdown to the end of the year is on, so it’s time to review your financial picture and identify strategic year-end tax planning moves. You can position yourself for a more secure and tax-efficient 2025 by taking action now. After December 31st, many of these opportunities vanish. By acting now, you can: Identify valuable
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The holiday season isn’t just about festive cheer and family gatherings – it’s also an incredible opportunity to think strategically about your financial legacy and estate tax planning. Yes, we’re talking about gifts – but not just the kind wrapped in shiny paper. We’re talking about financial gifts that can actually save you money on
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Overview of economic cycles and their phases- Economic cycles is a natural fluctuation of economic activity during a period of time that is measured from the beginning of one recession to the beginning of the next. Economic cycles goes through various phases: expansion, peak, contraction, and trough. Many factors like gross domestic product, consumer spending,
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“Diversification is the only free lunch in investing.” – Dr. Harry Markowitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist What is Diversification? As Dr. Markowitz stated, diversification is a crucial strategy for managing risk in your investment portfolio. By spreading your money across various asset classes, sectors, and geographies, you can minimize the impact of any single investment’s performance
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In recent months, the financial world has been abuzz with discussions of an impending recession, largely due to the appearance of an inverse yield curve. An inverse yield curve, also known as an inverted yield curve, occurs when short-term government bonds offer higher yields than long-term bonds. For instance, the 2-year interest rate is currently
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Fear has gripped Wall Street as the stock market experienced its worst three-day decline in recent years. The Dow plunged 5.24%, the Nasdaq dropped 7.95%, and the S&P 500 fell 6.08%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 also suffered its worst crash in decades. Concerns about a looming recession, Federal Reserve policies, and AI investments have fueled extreme
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Q2 2024 concluded on a positive note in the financial markets, driven by strong corporate earnings and anticipation of imminent interest rate cuts. The S&P 500 index surged 3.3% in June, bringing its year-to-date gains to 14.4%. The second quarter started off rocky for both stocks and bonds amid concerns that the Federal Reserve might
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