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.
Category: Economics
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.
The Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rates
How might the Federal Reserve’s rate hike affect your finances? This article explains.
How to Worry Less
While no one likes to see their investment portfolios correct, this article just might make you LOVE a market correction.
How Might Higher Inflation Affect Your Investments?
What might higher inflation (and correspondingly higher interest rates) mean for your portfolio? Under such conditions, your investments may perform better than you think. But caution may be in order.