In this week’s recap: home sales slip, the Fed may be discussing an end date for its balance sheet reduction, leading indicators flash weaker signals, and equities continue to climb. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Rabenold Advisors, January 28, 2019 HOME SALES QUICKLY FALTER Seldom do existing home sales fall 6.4% in a month, but … Read More
Your Emergency Fund: How Much is Enough? An emergency fund may help alleviate the stress associated with a financial crisis. Provided by Rabenold Advisors Have you ever had one of those months? The water heater stops heating, the dishwasher stops washing, and your family ends up on a first-name basis with the nurse at urgent … Read More
In this week’s recap: consumer sentiment declines, new ideas surface in U.S.-China trade talks, oil advances again, and the major indices post weekly gains. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Rabenold Advisors, January 21, 2019 CONSUMER SENTIMENT HITS A 2-YEAR LOW Analysts surveyed by MarketWatch thought the University of Michigan’s preliminary January consumer sentiment index would … Read More
A Retirement Fact Sheet Some specifics about the “second act.” Provided by Rabenold Advisors Does your vision of retirement align with the facts? Here are some noteworthy financial and lifestyle facts about life after 50 that might surprise you. Up to 85% of a retiree’s Social Security income can be taxed. Some retirees are taken … Read More
In this week’s recap: the CPI decreases, a service sector activity index takes a fall, oil’s rebound continues, and equities advance. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Rabenold Advisors, January 14, 2019 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE MARCH, INFLATION RETREATS December brought a 0.1% decline in the Consumer Price Index, the first in nine months. As … Read More
Social Security Analysis As you approach retirement, you’ll likely face a host of decisions that could significantly impact your financial future. One of the critical decisions you’ll make is filing for Social Security, which plays an important role in your broader retirement income plan. Rabenold Advisors has partnered with Nationwide to provide a FREE analysis … Read More
In this week’s recap: an impressive jobs report, a disappointing factory activity index, a slight recovery for oil, and some tailwinds on Wall Street. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Rabenold Advisors, January 7, 2019 2018 Ended with a hiring surge The latest Department of Labor jobs report suggests an economy with plenty of forward momentum. … Read More
Making a Charitable Gift from Your IRA Follow the rules, and you might get a big federal tax break. Provided by Rabenold Advisors Is your annual IRA withdrawal a bother? If you are an affluent retiree, that might be the case. The income is always nice, but the taxes that come with it? Not so … Read More
In this week’s recap: A look back at 2018. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Rabenold Advisors, December 31, 2018 Year-End Special Edition: A Look Back at 2018 The close of the year provides an opportunity for investors to step back and consider the wider financial landscape. This week, we’re reviewing some key issues that defined … Read More