2018 marks the 10th anniversary of the Great Recession of 2008. Despite a painfully slow recovery, U.S. economic growth has been sustainable. The stock and bond markets continue to perform…

“And that’s the way it is.” This is how Walter Cronkite signed off at the completion of his CBS Evening Newscast, which he anchored from 1962 until 1981. Widely recognized…

What a difference a decade makes. After the real estate debacle of the Great Recession, home prices are now near record highs in many markets with mortgage default and foreclosure…

Many Americans who enroll in original Medicare also purchase a supplemental insurance policy, colloquially known as “Medigap.” Medigap covers some or all of the out-of-pocket costs associated with original Medicare…

Planning when and how to claim Social Security benefits is as personal as an individual investment strategy. Several factors should be considered, such as your life expectancy, how long you…

The total cost of Social Security will exceed its income resources this year for the first time since 1982.1 For now, trustees expect current taxes, interest income on reserves and…

In particular, automobiles seem to be in the crosshairs of President Trump’s hard line on trade with the rest of the world. Here are a few reasons why:1 S. auto…

In a 2017 Nationwide Retirement Institute survey, financial advisors revealed some of the primary concerns of today’s pre-retirees, including maintaining their current lifestyle during retirement. These people also are less…

Today there are 7 specific challenges that could seriously derail your retirement. Find out what they are, and how you could protect yourself, on Retirement Solutions Radio show, “7 Challenges…