Financially Speaking Blog
Making Sense Of The Fed’s Rate Increase
Though many financial experts had long been expecting it, when the news broke on May 4 that the Fed was raising the interest rate by a half-point, it still felt…
Working While Receiving Social Security Benefits
The COVID-19 recession and the continuing pandemic pushed many older workers into retirement earlier than they had anticipated. A little more than 50% of Americans age 55 and older said…
401(k) Mistakes You Have to Avoid
401(k)s are an essential part of retirement planning for many Americans. Because of their importance, it’s critical to avoid making mistakes with a 401(k) strategy. Make sure you know what…
Baseball Lessons That Might Help Change Up Your Finances
Baseball stadiums are filled with optimists. Fans start each new season with the hope that even if last year ended badly, this year could finally be the year. After all,…
The Four Phases of Retirement
While there’s nothing wrong with dreaming big about retirement, it’s important to remember that how you think about retirement is likely to change over time. No matter how your circumstances…
Going Public: How Are Direct Listings Different
An initial public offering (IPO) is the first public sale of stock shares by a private company. IPOs are important to the financial markets because they help fuel the growth…