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Enjoy our collection of articles that cover an array of personal finance topics.
Aug
26
2024
Teaching Financial Wellness to the Next Generation
In a world where financial stability is often seen as a cornerstone of personal well-being, the concept of financial wellness has gained significant traction. But...
Aug
20
2024
Money with Murphy – Fed Navigates Inflation and Jobs at Jackson Hole
As the world’s top economists and policymakers gather at Jackson Hole, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve and the delicate balancing act they face....
Aug
14
2024
Markets in a Minute -Navigating Q2 Earnings: Tech Wins, Consumer Struggles, and What’s Next
Navigating Q2 Earnings: Tech Wins, Consumer Struggles, and What’s Next Key Takeaways 1. Mixed but Strong Q2 2024 Results: 78% of S&P 500...
Aug
13
2024
July Market Commentary
In July 2024, the stock market saw mixed results, with most indexes closing higher. However, tech stocks, which had driven significant growth in the first...
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...