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    1. What recession? Pessimism recedes for global economy in 2020.
      Slowing growth and trade tensions were seen a few months ago as major threats to the global economy. The outlook has shifted notably. A nuanced optimism has crept into the stock markets and forecasts about the world economy. Where traders and economists once predicted a U. S. recession in 2020 or certainly by 2021, man
    2. 7 Ways Rental Properties Can Help You Retire Early
      Once upon a time, workers saved up a nest egg over the course of a 40-50 year career, and then spent it down in retirement. And hoped they didn't run out money before kicking the bucket.
    3. Inflation is Healthy for the Economy – but too much can Trigger a Recession
      This article was written by Richard S. Warr, Professor of Finance at North Carolina State University, and originally appeared on The Conversation , a not-for-profit news site dedicated to unlocking ideas and knowledge from academic experts. In a healthy economy, prices tend to go up – a process called inflation. While
    4. Preparing for the Worst: Retirement During a Recession
      Every retirement story is different, but they all share a common theme of preparing for the unknown.
    5. Trump’s Tariffs: Four Things Small Businesses Can Do Now To Survive
      New tariffs on imported goods could have a negative impact on small businesses. If your business relies on foreign-made products and parts, here are some ways to mitigate the potential effects
    6. Are “Fixer-Uppers” a Smart Move for First-Time Buyers? (Maybe Not)
      What every first-time buyer should consider before diving into the world of fixer-uppers.
    7. How Tax Reform Has Impacted the Housing Market
      When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted in 2017, it reduced tax breaks for homeowners. Mainly, it lowered the cap on the mortgage interest deduction to $750,000, down from $1 million, and the deduction for state and local property taxes was capped at $10,000. At the time, housing experts and economists said the chan
    8. Six Steps To Simplifying Your Money Life
      Navigating life’s challenges and transitions is endlessly complicated. Chances are you’ve known that for a long time. But here’s confirmation. In a new study from Capital One that polled about 2000 Americans, a whopping 73 percent said they considered finances a source of stress in their lives—way ahead of politics (59
    9. What New Grads Should Know About Money
      One of the most common things I often hear from people after one of our financial wellness workshops is how much they wish they had learned about personal finance when they were younger.
    10. Is It Time to Make Your Money Boring Again?
      Financial stability rarely comes from thrills — it comes from consistency.