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Market Commentary | January 21st, 2025
Week in Review... Major market indices concluded the week with positive returns, while the Treasury yield began its descent from its historical uptrend. A drop in the Treasury yield typically indicates heightened demand for safer investments, often reflecting investor...
Market Commentary | January 13th, 2025
Week in Review... Major market indices ended the week lower over concerns surrounding rising inflation: The S&P 500 closed at -1.94% The Dow Jones Industrial Average was lower at -1.86% The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell to -2.34% The 10-Year Treasury yield concluded at...
Weekly Market Commentary | January 6th, 2025
Week in Review... Major U.S. equity indices were mostly lower this week after finishing 2024 with double-digit annual gains. For the week ending January 3, 2025: The S&P 500 closed down -0.48 The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by -0.60% The tech-heavy...
Market Commentary | December 30th, 2024
Week in Review... Major U.S. equity indices demonstrated mild gains for the week, primarily influenced by the Federal Reserve's announcement of fewer anticipated interest rate cuts for 2025. This revelation heightened investor caution amidst persistent market...
Weekly Market Commentary | December 16th, 2024
Week in Review... Major U.S. equity indices showed mixed performance for the week, with notable divergence among the indexes. The S&P 500 down -0.64% The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down -1.82% The tech-heavy Nasdaq finished up +0.34% The 10-Year Treasury...
Women and Wealth: A Pivot Towards Retirement
Retirement is a significant transition, and it can bring both challenges and opportunities for women who have spent many years focused on their careers. For women approaching retirement age, it is crucial to consider various tips and strategies to ensure a smooth and...
Understanding Money Market Funds
A money market fund, not to be confused with a money market account, is a type of mutual fund that invests in instruments like cash equivalents and short-term debt-based securities, which can also include U.S. Treasury Bonds.1 Safety First These funds are designed to...
Financial Strategies for Women
Key Takeaways Despite sharing money management duties, only 19% of women feel very confident in their ability to retire comfortably. Compound interest may be one of the greatest secrets of smart investing. And time is the key to making the most of it. If you have left...