Weekly Financial Market Updates

stock market volatility

Prepare for More Volatile Markets

There are two indicators we’re watching that signal potential market volatility ahead. Read on to see what the increase in margin debt and a volatility index might mean for the future investment environment.

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labor shortage

Will Labor Shortage Push Inflation Higher?

A labor shortage is emerging as the economy opens up from COVID-19 lockdowns. We worry that this labor shortage will push inflation higher. See what the investment implications of this labor shortage might be.

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global chip shortage

Increasing Prices From Global Shortage of Computer Chips

Consumer goods inventories are low and prices are much higher. You can thank a global chip shortage for these increasing prices. Why?

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Check Your Credit Reports

Check Those Credit Reports! Extra unemployment assistance for people affected by coronavirus is leading to more fraud and identity theft. See what they’re doing and how you can protect yourself.

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Should I Count on Social Security in Retirement?

Should I count on Social Security in retirement? YES. This week, we look at how important Social Security is to your retirement plan, and answer the question “what happens if the Trust Fund runs out of money?”

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Bond Allocation

Managing Interest Rate Risk In Your Bond Investments

We are talking about how to understand how interest rate risk in bonds work. Are bonds always a source of income and stability? Let’s see!

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