What's happening in the stock market today? Is the recession over? Here are 5 charts to help explain what's going on in the stock market and the economy these days. (more…)
Kristin McKennaJuly 21, 2020
How should investors navigate wild swings in the stock market? Investing is never easy, especially during one of the most volatile years in the stock market’s history. Whether you have extra cash sitting on the sidelines or are second-guessing your investment strategy, it’s easy to let hindsight bias or a…
The pandemic has impacted Americans in so many ways. Business owners and individuals laid off as a result of coronavirus may have immediate cash needs. The CARES Act passed by Congress allows some individuals to use money from IRAs, 401(k)s, or 403(b)s to bridge the income gap. But not all…
Kristin McKennaJune 9, 2020
After the recent low point for the S&P 500 on March 23rd, 2020, the index is up over 28% on a total return basis as of May 12th. A 28% gain in less than two months, during a pandemic? It’s understandable investors are wondering why there’s such a disconnect between…
Kristin McKennaMay 19, 2020
It was already projected that Social Security would begin to tap its trust fund to pay for benefits starting in 2020. That was before the coronavirus. How will a recession impact the funding of future Social Security benefits? The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our daily life, and…
Kristin McKennaMay 6, 2020
Could you have planned for this? Investors of all ages are thinking it: could I have done anything to protect my investments from the swift market decline as a result of the COVID-19 fallout? This question is especially relevant for individuals who planned to retire in the next year, as…
Kristin McKennaApril 21, 2020
One of the most pressing questions for investors right now is where does the stock market go from here? A recovery following the global downturn in the markets could take many shapes and history can serve as a guide for how long it could take the financial markets to bounce…
Kristin McKennaApril 8, 2020
Whether the market is setting new highs or in the midst of a downturn, investors need to think a few steps ahead to ensure they're prepared when current conditions change—that's where rebalancing comes in. During periods of extreme market volatility, like March 2020, retirement accounts and taxable investment accounts can…
Kristin McKennaApril 6, 2020
Crisis investing: where does the stock market go from here? The COVID-19 outbreak has affected us all in some way at this point. Even investors a ways off from retirement might be wondering whether it’s a good time to put money in the stock market, whether we're passed the bottom, and…
Kristin McKennaApril 4, 2020
The selloff in the financial markets triggered by the coronavirus outbreak has been historic. Here are some statistics about March Madness 2020 in the stock market and what recent volatility means for long-term investors. (more…)
Kristin McKennaMarch 31, 2020
