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Enjoy our collection of articles that cover an array of personal finance topics.
Aug
7
2024
Money with Murphy – Market Volatility Unveiled: What You Need to Know Now
Investors often have their favorite market indicators such as stochastics and Bollinger bands. Well one of Kara’s is what she calls, the Mom Indicator. Yesterday,...
Jul
30
2024
Markets in a Minute: The Quest for Olympic Economic Gold
The eyes of the world are on France as the 2024 Summer Olympics “kicked” off with men’s soccer last week. The stakes are high, not...
Jul
26
2024
Navigating Financial Responsibilities as a Working Parent
Being a working parent comes with a unique set of financial challenges that require careful planning and foresight. The financial landscape can seem daunting, from...
Jul
23
2024
Markets in a Minute: Biden Out
Biden Out If any of you have tuned into my recent presentations, webinars or podcast appearances, you would have heard me talk about investing...
Jul
16
2024
Money with Murphy – A Concentrated Market
The S&P 500 continued to march higher with tech stocks leading the charge. However, nearly 80% of S&P 500 companies underperformed the index. While fixed...
Jul
11
2024
Markets in a Minute: Q2 Market Commentary and Outlook
Q2 Market Review and Outlook Takeaways · S&P 500 Continued its Strong Performance: The S&P 500 gained about 5% in the 2nd quarter and...
Jul
3
2024
Unlocking the Benefits of 529 Plans: A Guide for Grandparents
What is the best legacy a grandparent can give? Many believe that the best gift is a brighter future through education. Depending on whether you...
Jun
26
2024
Markets in a Minute: What an Aging Population Means for the Economy and Markets
What an Aging Population Means for the Economy and Markets Investors have understandably been fixated on the trajectory of inflation, interest rates and other...
Jun
21
2024
Inflation Update: Understanding Recent Trends and Future Implications
In this week’s Money with Murphy, Kara delves into the complexities of inflation, examining its recent trends and future implications. Two years ago, prices...
Jun
12
2024
Infrastructure: The Unsung Hero of the Global Economy
What’s behind the global push to upgrade infrastructure? Old age and economic costs: Many of the roads, railways, bridges, power plants and other critical assets...
Jun
11
2024
May Market Commentary
In May, the stock market bounced back from a challenging April, closing the month on a high note. This significantly improved from the previous month,...
May
30
2024
Aging in Place: Updating Your Home for Comfort and Longevity
As we navigate through life, our needs and abilities evolve. For many individuals or their aging parents, the concept of “aging in place” has become...