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A close look at community bank stocks
- By Philip Van Doorn,
- MarketWatch
- - 03/06/2019
If the Fed cools off on raising interest rates, the price of doing business can get cheaper for the nation's smaller banks. These three names could be attractive long-term additions to your portfolio.
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Estimating your Social Security income
- By Emily Brandon,
- U.S. News & World Report
- - 02/21/2019
Before you retire, predicting how much you’ll get from Social Security can be difficult. But you can familiarize yourself with how it will be calculated and get a better sense for your future budget.
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When rising wages pressure your portfolio
- By Ben Levisohn,
- Barron's
- - 03/04/2019
Paychecks are getting bigger. While that may be good for workers, it can be bad for corporate margins. But there a number of companies and sectors that may feel less of an impact from higher labor costs.
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A tax-free rollover from an IRA to an HSA
- By Kimberly Lankford,
- Kiplinger
- - 02/08/2019
If you're looking for tax-free cash to help pay for medical expenses, you may be eligible for a one-time rollover from an IRA. Here's how much you can contribute and a quick look at the rules.
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A close look at balanced funds
- By Kayleigh Kulp,
- U.S. News & World Report
- - 02/22/2019
Smart investors are always looking to weigh safety against risk. One option to consider is balanced funds, which blend a mix of stocks and bonds that may help hedge a portfolio against downturns.
Why the bull market could keep going
Now that the current bull market has hit 10 years, investors are looking for signs of its demise. Despite the growing pessimism, there's no set expiration date, so stocks could continue their rise.
Financial institutions are reporting an increasing number of suspicious activities involving financial abuse targeting older adults, according to a new government analysis.
Factoring inflation into your retirement
At some level, rising inflation could pose a threat to your nest egg after you retire. But there are some rules of thumb to follow that can help you prepare and lessen the chance of any surprises.
The impact of a strong dollar on stocks
In a global economy, American companies sell a lot of their goods overseas. A stronger dollar can make them more expensive to foreign buyers, and that can be a headwind for shares.
This could be the economic indicator to watch
A lot is pointing to a slowing U.S. economy: Consumer spending, retail sales and the housing market are all flagging. But the labor market is still going strong.
Housing shares may be poised for gains
Despite recent negative data on home prices and construction, analysts believe a less aggressive interest-rate stance from the Fed could help housing sector stocks post solid returns for 2019.
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