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.
U.S. financial markets delivered a dramatic, roller-coaster week for investors, surging back into positive territory by Friday after shaking off a mid-week sell-off. The volatile swing offered a vivid real-time lesson in market psychology, showing how quickly investor sentiment can shift from sudden panic to steady recovery. The week began on shaky ground as a sharp wave of midweek selling hit broad indices. On Wednesday, equity markets took a vertiginous plunge, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.52% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite sliding 1.74% in a single session. Bond markets experienced rare...
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