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How Much Do I Need to Retire? Planning for Your Unique Retirement Needs
By Craig Lemoine, Ph.D., CFP®, Director of Consumer Investment Research “How much do I need for retirement?” It’s a question I often hear, and one that seems straightforward enough to tackle. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t quite so simple.
Maximizing Medicare: A Strategic Approach to Health Care in Retirement
Watch this webinar hosted by Carson’s Matt Lewis, Vice President, Insurance, as he dives into the Medicare.
Market Commentary: Fed’s Tone Remains Hawkish Despite Recent Gains. Will There Be More Rate Hikes?
As the Federal Reserve prepares to kick off its major monetary policy conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, its tone has become more hawkish. That is pressuring markets, which have rallied in recent weeks as inflation has dipped lower and economic data has remained healthy. The market’s rall …
Market Commentary: Inflation Finally Falls Flat, Stocks Respond Positively
Inflation slowed significantly in July. Lower energy prices, including a 7.7% decline in gasoline prices, helped the Consumer Price Index stay flat. Food and shelter costs helped offset the decline in energy prices. The core inflation rate fell to 0.3%, suggesting inflationary pressures are …
Find Your Freedom: Easy Steps for Beginning Women Investors
Women face unique challenges when it comes to investing, but they also have ample opportunities to succeed as investors. Learn what you need to know to get started with investing and understand what makes women especially suitable to be strong investors. Download the checklist today to get …
Market Commentary: U.S. Adds 528,000 New Jobs and Unemployment Reaches Pre-Pandemic Low
The U.S. job market didn’t get the message it was supposed to slow down. The establishment survey estimated 528,000 new jobs were created last month. Every employment sector experienced growth, although services and government hiring accounted for 87% of new jobs.
