Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

-Darren Leavitt, CFA Financial markets traded mixed last week.  News on Sunday that President Biden had decided not to pursue reelection and endorse his Vice President Harris induced a reassessment of the political landscape.  However, the overall reaction in the...
WHY CHOOSE A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLAN?

WHY CHOOSE A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLAN?

Whether you need medical care while traveling, in the comfort of home, or you want the flexibility to see any medical doctor or specialist that accepts Medicare, a Medicare Supplement plan may be just what you need. As you prepare for the next chapter of your journey,...

HOW ARE ANNUAL RMDS IN THE 10-YEAR PERIOD CALCULATED?

By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst In the July 22, 2024 Slott Report, my colleague Sarah Brenner explained how the IRS, in its final SECURE Act required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations issued on July 18, did not budge on a controversial position it had taken in its...
6 Steps to Tune Up Your Retirement Finances

6 Steps to Tune Up Your Retirement Finances

Navigating retirement can be overwhelming given uncertainties like market volatility, inflation, life expectancy and the state of Social Security. Like having a mechanic give your car a periodic once-over, regularly reviewing your spending and saving can help keep...