In an early July poll, 58% of Americans said they thought the U.S. economy was in a recession, up from 53% in June and 48% in May.1 Yet many economic indicators, notably employment, remain strong. The current situation is unusual, and there is little consensus among economists as to whether a … [Read more...]
Is the U.S. in a recession?
Retirement Plans, Long Term Care, Bates County Fair
Wise investors won't try to outsmart the market...they'll buy index funds for the long term and they'll diversify. - John C. Bogle Take Advantage of Your Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan Employer-sponsored qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s are some of the most powerful … [Read more...]
Comparing Health Insurance Plans
Perhaps you're starting a new job or trying to integrate employee benefits with your new spouse. Or maybe you're shopping for individual health insurance coverage. One of the challenges when comparing health plans is that many different types of plans are available, including indemnity plans, health … [Read more...]
Health of Social Security, Retirement Contributions, Zephyr
Modern capitalism is a pro at two things: generating wealth and generating envy. Perhaps they go hand in hand; wanting to surpass your peers can be the fuel of hard work. But life isn't any fun without a sense of enough. Happiness, as it's said, is just results minus expectations. - Morgan … [Read more...]
Taking Advantage of Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans
Employer-sponsored qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s are some of the most powerful retirement savings tools available. If your employer offers such a plan and you're not participating in it, you should be. Once you're participating in a plan, try to take full advantage of it. Understand … [Read more...]