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An extraordinary number of new business applications – nearly 5.4 million – were filed in 2021, far surpassing the previous record of 4.4 million set in 2020.1 Although some of...
The horizon can tell us quite a bit about what’s coming. On a warm summer night, you can look out at the horizon to see if a storm is brewing...
With home values skyrocketing recently, your home may be one of your largest assets. Using home equity to help finance other financial objectives is a strategy many people consider, but...
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...
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)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 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,...
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...
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...
