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.
Market Milestone: S&P 500 Surges Past 7,000 as April Shatters Records The U.S. stock market staged a historic turnaround this April, shaking off the “dour” sentiment of a geopolitically charged March to post its most impressive monthly gains of the post-pandemic era. In a month defined by a striking contrast between global instability and corporate resilience, both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ reached all-time highs, signaling a robust appetite for risk among investors even as inflation remains stubbornly “sticky.” After a month of anxiety centered on the Middle East, the...
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