Cause and effect—it’s one of the first things we learn as children. But few people truly understand its meaning, which can become the source of all kinds of trouble.
The economy is a perfect example. Just because the stock market keeps reaching or approaching all-time highs does not mean the...
One of the cardinal rules mutual fund investors follow is the avoidance of ‘load’ fees—essentially, the sales charge associated with joining a fund. Unfortunately, that leads these investors into perhaps a bigger mistake.
That’s because they’re overlooking two more fees funds assess. One is covered in the prospectus, but the...
Even with troop reductions in Iraq and Afghanistan, the unrest in the Middle East continues to affect the United States’ economy on an almost-daily basis.
Last week, markets opened lower on Monday morning due chiefly to concerns over escalating tensions in Iraq, where Sunni insurgents began campaigns to overtake regions...
The question, is there a retirement crisis in America, was answered earlier this month during an expert panel discussion moderated by the Founder of Retirement Media Inc., Phil Cannella. This eye-opening conversation took place just outside of Philadelphia at the Retirement Media Inc. production studios and featured some of...
Threats continue to be exchanged among world powers over the future of Ukraine. The United States and the European Union (EU) have promised to collapse Russia’s economy if it continues to meddle in Ukraine’s affairs. Russia has responded with promises of its own, even going as far as to...
In theory, the price of shares across the stock market is a reflection of economic health. If stocks are up, business is thriving— or so we thought…
Recent market volatility is showing some tell-tale signs that it is not grounded by a sturdy economy, which leaves the fear that it...
December’s labor statistics were released this month, finishing off 2013 with an unemployment rate of 6.7%, the lowest since before the financial crisis of 2008 that rocked the economy into a long and painful recession. Now, almost six years later, many are ready to finally believe America is back...
