529 Plans Can Now Cover More Than College
Here’s some good news about 529 plans that could change how you think about education savings.
Chip Rally Lifts the Week
Stocks largely advanced over a V-shaped week as the AI trade, led by chip stocks, pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq averages higher amid renewed conflict.
U.S.-Iran Agreement Sends Oil Tumbling, Stocks Rising
Stocks rose over the shortened trading week as investors digested developments in the Middle East while the Fed held short-term rates steady.
Markets Stumble, But the Jobs Picture Stays Bright
Stocks slumped last week as investors winced over the potential for oil-shock inflation and concerns that strong jobs data could lead to higher interest rates.
Stocks Rise with Upbeat News
Stocks rose last week as peace talks picked up while investors cheered better-than-expected economic news and Q1 corporate results.
Weekly Market Insights | Mixed Week After Ceasefire
Stocks were mixed last week as investors gauged potential outcomes of the Middle East conflict amid an ongoing ceasefire.
Spousal and Survivor Benefits
There’s something for everyone in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. How Spousal and Survivor Benefits Work in Social Security Social Security offers financial support not only to retirees but also to their spouses and survivors. Spousal benefits are designed to support spouses who may not have their own earnings, allowing them to […]
Weekly Market Insights | Wall Street Reacts to Middle East Conflict.
Stocks were mixed last week as investors gauged potential outcomes of the Middle East conflict amid an ongoing ceasefire.
Weekly Market Insights | Markets Dizzied by Rapid Reports
Another volatile week unfolded as rapid developments in the Middle East and public comments from leaders on the conflict see-sawed markets, leaving investors struggling to keep up with updates. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 1.89 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 2.07 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 2.11 percent. The […]
Weekly Market Insights | AI Report, Inflation Provoke Rocky Week
Stocks fell last week amid concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and a warmer-than-expected reading of wholesale inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 0.44 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 0.95 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.27 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, rose 1.22 percent.1,2 […]