Monthly Economic Update August, 2021

Monthly Economic Update August, 2021

U.S. Markets Last month, the stock market posted a solid gain, overcoming investors’ fears of higher inflation and an increase in COVID-19 cases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 1.25 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.27 percent. The Nasdaq lagged, climbing 1.16 percent.1 A Wall of Worry Climbing a wall  … Read more

Retirement in Sight August, 2021

Retirement in Sight August, 2021

CAN HAVING THREE GOOD FRIENDS PROMOTE A HAPPY RETIREMENT?   We can reasonably say that the more money you retire with, the more potential you have to enjoy retirement. Now, what about friendship? If you maintain some strong friendships and an active social circle after age 60, can that make a big difference in the  … Read more