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Deteriorating investor enthusiasm for high-valuation growth companies and a mixed start to the fourth-quarter earnings season made for a volatile week.

Health is an investment, too. Let’s talk about how HSAs, FSAs and procedure strategies can help.

The perception of a more hawkish Fed put a hard stop to the year’s positive start and pushed bond yields higher and stocks into a broad retreat.

Stocks closed out the year on a mostly positive note, adding to the year’s gains as concerns about the economic issues of Omicron infections receded.

Have travel dreams, but want to do them on a budget? Check out these seven podcasts for thrifty globetrotters!

The holidays are behind us, and I hope everyone reading this had a wonderful time with friends and family over the past couple of weeks. For many of us, the arrival of the new year is accompanied by a reflection of the past and a desire to look forward, with a renewed interest in setting goals for the coming year. In the song, It's My Life, Jon Bon Jovi's thoughts on goal-setting remind us that "Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake. Luck ain't even lucky, got to make your own breaks… It's my life, and it's now or never."

Modern Portfolio Theory may seem to only focus on a market’s optimal state but using the system in tandem with other theories will allow an investor to take a balanced view of their financial strategy.

Retirement changes everything. Has your money mentality changed with it?

January is Financial Wellness Month, a time to check-in with your financial strategy.

The tax season is officially here. If you haven't already, now is the time to get prepared.

As expected, the Fed left the target range for the fed funds rate unchanged at 0.00-0.25%, said it will double the reduction of asset purchases to $30 billion per month ($20 billion for Treasuries and $10 billion for agency MBS), and signaled three rate hikes in 2022 amid expectations for continued inflation pressures.

It's never too early to start looking at your tax obligations for the coming tax season. The information in this article is for the 2022 tax year, which most taxpayers will file in 2023.

The S&P 500 rallied 3.8% this week, and closed at a record high, as the market overcame concerns about the Omicron variant and reacted positively to hot consumer inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+4.0%) and Nasdaq Composite (+3.6%) also rose more than 3.5% while the Russell 2000 rose 2.4%.

How can you help cover your child’s future college costs? Saving early (and often) may be key for most families. Here are some college savings vehicles to consider.

It’s important to keep your personal data safe, both on- and offline. Learn some important identity theft prevention tips here.

Did you know you may be able to take your 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan and roll it into another type of retirement account while you are still working? Let’s look at how these rollovers can happen and the pros and cons of making them.