What really improved in May was consumer confidence. May brought more record closes for the Dow, more affirmations of the housing comeback, more household confidence, and certainly more volatility as investors wondered if the Federal Reserve might soon do less. Read more in our June economic update.
There is no typical retirement. We list some assumptions which may or may not prove true for you. And if you are considering seasonal or temporary work in retirement, we offer some information. Take a look at our May issue.
What makes financial sense for some baby-boomers, may not make sense for you. Reconsider these seven assumptions.
When was the last month in which stocks did not advance? Last October. If it seems like a distant memory, credit the Federal Reserve, a decent Q1 earnings season and a prevalent optimism. Read more in our May economic update.