The Stark Reality of Emergency Savings: How Many Americans Struggle

2025-01-06

We’re baaack from our Winter Break, and it seemed as if Santa arrived on Christmas Eve, pushing the markets back above the important 50-DMA. However, by the end of the year, it seemed investors were naughty this year and received a “lump of coal,“ with markets selling off back toward recent lows. One important note was that momentum and relative strength remained weak, keeping selling pressure intact. There is no way to sugarcoat the market’s poor performance. While December started with a bang, it ended with a whimper, with a long stretch of daily losses into year-end. Now, 2025 is opening with a whimper. Small caps fell apart after attempting to “make a comeback,” and overall market breadth declined. However, with the markets now oversold, we should expect a rally heading into the

2024-11-12

Trade wisely, secure your profits. Avoid being wiped out by margin calls. Secure your family’s legacy. #InvestingTips #FinancialAdvice

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2024-11-09

Focus on smart risk management when trading stocks. It’s not about capturing every bit of upside, but creating wealth along the way. 💸 #StockMarket

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2024-11-06

The 2024 Election outcome is sharply affecting pre-market, with Donald Trump’s election sending stocks higher. The S&P trendline is aiming for the 6000 or 6100 level. The question that remains is whether markets can sustain that trend. This time is different from the previous Trump win: Interest rates are falling and tax rates are lower now; yet, there are still plenty of questions for investors: what will Trump’s tax policy be? What will be the over all impact on the economy? (The Tax Foundation predicts .8% impact to GDP.) Still to be seen in the Congress: What happens with a Republican sweep? What will the Tariff effect be? Fiscal dominance is not an issue. The Fed is likely to reverse QE to QT. What if Trump initiates a round of major infrastructure spending/investment? One thing is

2024-11-01

Corporate buybacks have become a hot topic, drawing criticism from regulators and policymakers. In recent years, Washington, D.C., has considered proposals to tax or limit them. Historically, buybacks were banned as a form of market manipulation, but in 1982, the SEC legalized open-market repurchases through Rule 10b-18. Although intended to offer companies flexibility in managing capital, buybacks have evolved into tools often serving executive interests over broader shareholder value.

This article explores the mechanics of buybacks, how they impact markets, and whether they truly return capital to shareholders—or merely enrich insiders.

The Rise of Corporate Buybacks: By the Numbers

Since 2003, U.S. corporations have spent over $11 trillion on share repurchases. Corporate

2024-10-31

🚗💸 Ensure your assets are titled correctly in your living trust! Learn about pour over wills and testamentary trusts for a secure financial future. #EstatePlanning #FinancialTips

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2024-09-10

Prepare for market uncertainties by increasing emergency savings to 1-1.5 years’ worth. Keep cash in a money market account for easy access during downturns. #FinancialAdvice #MarketStrategy 📈📉

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2024-09-01

Max out your 401K every year for financial growth! Invest in S&P 500 index and watch your savings grow. Start early! 💰#401K #Investing

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