by Cheryl Wooden | Jan 29, 2024 | Education
In the ever-fluctuating dance of the financial world, the 10-year Treasury yield recently took a step back, leaving market enthusiasts both intrigued and cautious. The cause? A surprising revelation in the GDP data was that slowing inflation met the embrace of robust...
by Cheryl Wooden | Jan 14, 2024 | Education
In a historic twist, the U.S. national debt has soared past the $34 trillion mark, raising a pivotal question: How much debt is too much? The nation finds itself at a crossroads as large deficits persist, fueled by a $1.7 trillion deficit in fiscal year 2023. As the...
by Cheryl Wooden | Jan 4, 2024 | Education
A Year of Surprising Twists In the tumultuous landscape of 2023, gold prices took investors on a rollercoaster ride. Plunging to $1,810 per ounce during the U.S. banking crisis, its ascent was swift, fueled by geopolitical tensions sparked by a Hamas attack on Israel....
by Cheryl Wooden | Dec 27, 2023 | Education
The markets jingled with festive cheer as post-Christmas trading propelled the S&P 500 closer to an unparalleled high. The bustling exchange on Tuesday witnessed many gains, painting a vivid picture of a buoyant economy. The S&P 500, basking in its longest...
by Cheryl Wooden | Dec 21, 2023 | Education
Introduction: As we eagerly enter the new year, a sense of trepidation looms over most Americans. A recent survey by Bankrate paints a disheartening picture, revealing that nearly 63% of consumers anticipate a rocky road ahead for their finances in 2024. Brace...
by Cheryl Wooden | Dec 20, 2023 | Education
Regarding Social Security, even seemingly minor changes can have a massive impact. In 2024, retirees are set to receive a 3.2% increase in benefits—a figure that might appear positive but is causing a ripple of concern among seniors. This modest Cost-of-Living...
