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This Is What You’ve Been Training For

As spring progresses and more people hit the jogging paths, parks, and sports fields, it’s a great reminder of the value of training. Just as physical training builds endurance and strength for peak performance, the money challenges you’re facing are not just hurdles but training for the future you...

Stocks vs. Degrees: Which has the better return for your money?

As graduation season arrives, many families are asking if a college degree is still a worthwhile investment. With millions struggling to repay student loans amid our changing economic and political landscape, the future can feel uncertain. So, what path should new high school graduates take? New research compares the return...

Tariffs: When Emotion Puts Money in Motion

With the recent news on tariffs and the accompanying market sell-off, it’s understandable that there’s some concern about the economic forecast and what lies ahead. This situation highlights an important point: how you react is important. When uncertainty fills your newsfeed, remember that market volatility is a natural part of saving...

How we can move fast and FIX things

Most of us are familiar with the phrase “move fast and break things,” which originated from the ethos of the early 2010s with Facebook and other tech giants in Silicon Valley. But recently, I’ve been considering a new spin on this mantra: “move fast and FIX things.” The Harvard Business...

Come On, Get Happy: How Consistent Steps Elevate Your Life

Amid challenging headlines, market volatility, and March Madness, here’s a refreshing trend: young Americans are experiencing a surprising increase in happiness. As detailed in the Economist article below, after peaking in 2022, depression rates among college students are now declining, with similar improvements seen nationwide. This brighter mood is...

Stocks posted modest gains last week, with quarterly earnings season in...

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index increased 0.85 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.80 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.96 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, fell 0.31 percent.1,2 Six In A Row Stocks bolted out of the gate as the week...

Stocks advanced last week despite mixed inflation data, lurching oil prices,...

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 1.11 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.13 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 1.21 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, added 0.23 percent.1,2 Up And Down Week Stocks slipped on Monday as oil continued to rise...

The New American Dream: No kids?

60s, the question "It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where the children are?" was a common PSA on the evening news. Fast forward to 2024, and the question has shifted to "Where are all the moms?" Last week, Fortune shined a spotlight on a coming seismic shift in societal norms...
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