As of Friday, June 18, the S&P 500 was well over 4,200 -- up about 90% from the March 2020 lows and up about 25% from the pre-pandemic high of 3,386 on Feb. 19, 2020.Over the long run, the stock market has weathered the ups and downs to produce double-digit annual gains on average. The S&P 500 has posted about a 10% annual return going back to its inception in … [Read more...] about 3 Investing Lessons From Dad Jokes | Personal-finance
Canada home sales, prices continue to drop on month in May
OTTAWA, June 15 (Reuters) - Canadian home sales fell 7.4% in May from April, with the average selling price also inching down on the month, data from the Canadian Real Estate Association showed on Tuesday.The national average selling price was C$696,000 ($571,429) in May, down 1.1% from April but up 38.4% from a year earlier, the industry group said. Home prices fell in April … [Read more...] about Canada home sales, prices continue to drop on month in May
Put your education first | Features
I’m 19, and I’m about to finish up my first year of community college. I have enough money through scholarships and help from my family to get a bachelor’s degree. After that, I plan on going to law school and cash flowing that part of my education. I’ve already started a Roth IRA with money I’ve made working, but I’m wondering if I should continue contributing to retirement … [Read more...] about Put your education first | Features
A probate judge’s tips for end-of-life planning for all ages
Death is certainly one of those topics most people don’t want to think about. But taking some steps to plan for your death is one of the most loving things you can do for your family -- and should be something you think about even when you are young. I recently shared the heart-wrenching story of a friend and former colleague, whose longtime partner and father of her two kids … [Read more...] about A probate judge’s tips for end-of-life planning for all ages
Why a Roth IRA is your retirement best friend
Although retirement looks different for everyone, there's no doubt that having a Roth IRA (individual retirement account) by your side can make every moment a bit more rewarding.For starters, you can look forward to receiving a pile of cash that you won't have to share with the IRS when you retire. You can also gain access to exclusive benefits that can help you live the life … [Read more...] about Why a Roth IRA is your retirement best friend