How Corporate Earnings Support the Market Rebound

Aug 26, 2024 | Investing, Markets

Financial markets have been resilient in recent weeks, almost fully recovering from the swings experienced at the beginning of August. Major stock market indices are once again approaching all-time highs, with the S&P 500 gaining 19.2% year-to-date with dividends,...

What Dow 40,000 Means for Consumer Net Worth

May 22, 2024 | Investing, Markets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 40,000 for the first time recently as markets continue to rebound from a 5% decline earlier this year. While this has felt like a difficult year for many investors due to inflation, high interest rates, and growth concerns, the...

How Earnings Can Guide Investors in Difficult Markets

May 15, 2024 | Investing, Markets

With markets nervous about stubborn inflation, a gradually slowing labor market, and the timing of the first Fed rate cut, investors are more focused on this corporate earnings season than usual. This is because while the economy has avoided a “hard landing” corporate...

How the Costs and Benefits of College Affect Financial Plans

May 1, 2024 | Markets

For many households, college decisions are a cause for celebration. However, college also represents one of the largest expenses and sources of financial stress in our lives, on par with retirement or buying a home. These feelings are only worsened by the current...