Philippe Berthoud |

Go out into your yard and dig a big hole. Every month, throw $50 into it, but don’t take any money out until you’re ready to buy a house, send your child to

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Philippe Berthoud |

Key Dates/Data Releases

  • 9/3: Markit PMI Manufacturing Index, ISM Manufacturing Index
  • 9/4: International trade
  • 9/5: ISM Non-Manufacturing Index
  • 9/6
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Philippe Berthoud |

You may have heard that IRAs and employer-sponsored plans (e.g., 401(k)s) are the best ways to invest for retirement. That’s true for many people, but what if

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Philippe Berthoud |

You’re beginning to accumulate substantial wealth, but you worry about protecting it from future potential creditors. Whether your concern is for your personal

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Philippe Berthoud |

Tax reform changes to the standard deduction and itemized deductions may affect your ability to obtain an income tax benefit from charitable giving. Projecting

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The Retirement Financial Center |

The Markets (as of market close May 31, 2019)

Stocks fell sharply in May, closing out their worst month since last December. Each of the benchmark indexes

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The Retirement Financial Center |

The Markets (as of market close April 30, 2019)

As April came to a close, each of the benchmark indexes listed here posted strong monthly returns. In fact

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The Retirement Financial Center |

The Markets (as of market close February 28, 2019)

Each of the benchmark indexes listed here posted positive monthly gains, led by the Russell 2000, which

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