by fscwuser | Feb 15, 2019 | news
Your Emergency Fund: How Much is Enough? An emergency fund may help alleviate the stress associated with a financial crisis. Provided by Steve E Holmes Have you ever had one of those months? The water heater stops heating, the dishwasher stops washing, and your...
by fscwuser | Feb 5, 2019 | news
In this week’s recap: a hiring surge, a noteworthy remark from Jerome Powell, a dip for a respected household confidence index, and gains on Wall Street. Weekly Economic Update February 4, 2019 February BEGINS WITH SOME EXCELLENT ECONOMIC DATA Payrolls...
by fscwuser | Jan 29, 2019 | news
In this week’s recap: home sales slip, the Fed may be discussing an end date for its balance sheet reduction, leading indicators flash weaker signals, and equities continue to climb. Weekly Economic Update January 28, 2019 HOME SALES QUICKLY FALTER...
by fscwuser | Jan 22, 2019 | news
In this week’s recap: consumer sentiment declines, new ideas surface in U.S.-China trade talks, oil advances again, and the major indices post weekly gains. Weekly Economic Update January 21, 2019 CONSUMER SENTIMENT HITS A 2-YEAR LOW Analysts surveyed by...
by fscwuser | Jan 15, 2019 | news
In this week’s recap: the CPI decreases, a service sector activity index takes a fall, oil’s rebound continues, and equities advance. Weekly Economic Update January 14, 2019 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE MARCH, INFLATION RETREATS December brought a 0.1%...
by fscwuser | Jan 10, 2019 | news
Traditional vs. Roth IRAs Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans. IRAs can be an important tool in your retirement savings belt, and whichever you choose to open could have a significant impact on how those accounts might...