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.
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 […]
Weekly Market Insights | Roller Coaster Week Leads Dow to Milestone
Stocks were mixed last week, with broad gains on Monday and Friday bookending midweek selling pressure as investors digested earnings results from more than 100 S&P 500 companies. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index ended the week roughly where it started, slipping 0.10 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 1.84 percent. The Dow Jones […]
Weekly Market Insights | Markets Await Q4 Reports
Markets ended a short but eventful week slightly lower amid geopolitical tensions and fresh tariff threats. However, constructive economic news appeared to buoy spirits as the week progressed. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 0.35 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index was flat (-0.06 percent). The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.53 percent. By […]
Beware of Phantom Debt Collectors
Bad Actors Use Scare Tactics to Net Millions In late 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action against a debt collector in the state of Georgia, reportedly using fear and harassment to fool several individuals into paying off debts that either didn’t exist or that the company was not legally allowed to collect. The fake debts targeted by […]
Weekly Market Insights | Santa Brings Joy for the DJIA
Stocks posted solid gains in an action-packed week of market-moving economic data, geopolitical news, and bullish new year sentiment. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 1.57 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index added 1.88 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.32 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, advanced […]