by mistyriver | Jan 4, 2022 | Financial Articles
In recent months, consumer confidence has been falling. Provided by Kristin Hershey A confident consumer can be a powerful ally in an economy. But when the consumer starts to have questions, we can measure consumer confidence in everything from retail sales to home...
by mistyriver | Dec 28, 2021 | Financial Articles
Certain financial & lifestyle choices may lead you toward a better future. Provided by Misty Pittman Some retirees succeed at realizing the life they want; others don’t. Fate aside, it isn’t merely a matter of investment decisions that makes the difference....
by mistyriver | Dec 21, 2021 | Financial Articles
Is it time to contribute more? Provided by Misty Pittman Preparing for retirement just got a little more financial wiggle room. This week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new contribution limits for 2022. Staying put for 2022 are traditional...
by mistyriver | Dec 14, 2021 | Financial Articles
Wise investors take the “big picture” view. Provided by Misty Pittman CNBC’s Mad Money host Jim Cramer created the popular FAANG acronym to denote some of the largest, most powerful companies in the world: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google. Recently,...
by mistyriver | Dec 7, 2021 | Financial Articles
A surprising reaction to tapered bond purchases. Provided by Misty Pittman Financial markets can be challenging to understand. But when markets enter a “bad news is good news” cycle, it becomes even more difficult to follow along. At its November meeting, the...
