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Social Security Field Offices Closing, Reducing Services
Social Security, considered by many to be one of the better government agencies in terms of public service, has been quietly cutting personnel and closing its field offices at a time when Baby Boomers are retiring at record numbers.
The Flattening of the Yield Curve
The yield curve usually flattens when the Fed tightens. It has been flattening lately, and some economists wonder if it will invert. When the yield curve inverts, interest rates on short-term Treasuries exceed interest rates on longer-term Treasuries.
Chevron Replaces Vanguard ESIP
Chevron Replaces Vanguard ESIP Fidelity Investments Tapped as New Recordkeeper Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced this week that it will make a major change to a key component of its employee’s retirement savings plan. In an email released on September 21, the
Watson to Step Down, Reports Say
Watson to Step Down, Reports Say New CEO To Be Determined In a surprise news report late last month, Chevron (NYSE: CVX) CEO John Watson is expected to step down as Chief Executive Officer in the near future, according to a Wall
Stocks and Presidential Elections
Do stocks really go through an “election cycle” every four years? Stock market historians have repeatedly analyzed market behavior in presidential election years, and what stocks do when different parties hold the reins of power.
Politics and Your Portfolio
What should you do if stocks rollercoaster before or after Election Day? This article provides some insight.
-BREXIT: What We Know Now
A wave of anxiety hit Wall Street two weeks ago today. On June 24, 2016, the United Kingdom elected to become the first nation state to leave the European Union. The “Brexit” can…
THE UNITED KINGDOM VOTES TO EXIT THE EUROPEAN UNION
The United Kingdom voted to exit the European Union–a move that represents a significant crack in the foundation of the European Union
The Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rates
How might the Federal Reserve’s rate hike affect your finances? This article explains.
Did You Hear What Happened With Social Security?
Recent changes to the Social Security benefit rules have made that date and that number very important, especially for those about to retire.