by lportee53 | Oct 22, 2025 | Retirement
9 Facts About Social Security Social Security has been a fact of retirement life ever since it was established in 1935. We all think we know how it works, but how much do you really know? Here are nine things that might surprise you. The Social Security trust fund is...
by lportee53 | Oct 15, 2025 | Investment
Buying vs. Leasing a Car Some people approach buying a car like they approach marriage, “’til death do us part.” Others prefer to keep their options open, trading in every few years for the latest make and model, the most cutting-edge technology, or...
by lportee53 | Oct 8, 2025 | Investment
Global vs. International: What’s the Difference? International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks. With international stock markets comprising about 40 percent of the world’s capitalization as...
by lportee53 | Oct 2, 2025 | Insurance
Assess Life Insurance Needs How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away. If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to consider having enough life insurance to provide for them after you pass away. But too...
by lportee53 | Sep 24, 2025 | Investment
The Business Cycle Understanding the economy’s cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective. What has upswings and downturns, troughs, peaks, and plateaus? Though such terms could easily describe a roller coaster ride, they are also...
