With election day 2020 behind us, investors breathe a sigh of relief and stocks surge.
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The U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at a record-setting annualized pace of 33.1% in the third quarter of 2020.
Read MoreWorried that you’re behind on retirement? Not sure how to start saving? Here are 5 small changes that you can make to your retirement plan today.
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Housing's recovery is like a check mark—a sharp downturn followed by a bounce.
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Some weeks, we get both good news and unsettling news. That’s what happened last week.
Read MorePresidential election years can be unsettling for investors. Whether you’re worried the stock market is going to tank or take off, read this article for some history.
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Let’s take a look at the Biden tax plan, as outlined by the Tax Foundation, an independent think tank.
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Employers are bringing back furloughed workers. But the initial surge of reopenings, which sharply boosted employment in the summer, is fading. The low-hanging fruit has been picked.
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We know that turbulence and pullbacks are a normal part of investing. September has been no exception.
Read MoreIn retirement, you want to turn your savings into income. Here are tips to help create a stable income stream.
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There are two terms that are used to describe sentiment from Federal Reserve officials—dovish and hawkish. Doves are less likely to raise interest rates. Hawkishness is the mirror image.
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September Greets Investors with Volatility. We know that when we experience significant rallies, stocks can become more susceptible to volatility and pullbacks.
Read MoreA critical illness can ruin the best-laid plans for retirement. Here’s how to protect your savings against medical costs.
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The government reported another monthly increase in employment and a much better-than-expected drop in the unemployment rate in August.
Read MoreStordahl Capital Management has been selected for Financial Advisor magazine’s 2020 survey and ranking of Registered Investment Advisory firms.
Read MoreIn selecting or retaining a financial advisor, how do you know if you’re making a wise choice?
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The Federal Reserve announced a new policy regarding how it will handle inflation, which could keep interest rates low for a long time.
Read MoreYou have an important decision to make when you receive an early retirement offer from your company. Here are financial points to consider.
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The unemployment rate is above 10% (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Though declining, layoffs remain at elevated levels (Dept. of Labor) amid the lingering pain caused by the COVID recession.
Read MoreAnnuities sound attractive, and you may be tempted to include one in your retirement income plan. But read these annuity downsides before you decide.
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