Some pension plans let retirees choose between smaller lifelong income payments or a large lump sum. If one or both spouses are in line to receive pensions, a couple should at least explore some of the possibilities for lump sum investment.
June closed out a surprisingly strong first half of the year, with investors looking well beyond the geopolitical headlines and focusing instead on a U.S. economy that continues to grow, a labor market that remains healthy, and corporate earnings that have largely exceeded expectations. Markets began the month with concerns surrounding elevated oil prices, inflation pressures, and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. However, as diplomatic efforts reduced the risk of a broader regional conflict and shipping traffic through key trade routes normalized, investor confidence improved. Energy prices...
When the Trump administration nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as chairperson of the Federal Reserve Board, Wall Street expected a swift pivot toward monetary easing. The political signals were clear: the administration had repeatedly...
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