by Robert Sechrist | Oct 3, 2022 | Investments
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by Robert Sechrist | Sep 26, 2022 | Investments
Have you ever taken a close look at paper money? Each U.S. bill has the words “Federal Reserve Note” imprinted across the top. But many individuals may not know why the bill is issued by the Federal Reserve and what role the Federal Reserve plays in the economy....
by Robert Sechrist | Aug 1, 2022 | financial planning, Investments
Experts weigh in on 3 tricky questions about Series I bonds KEY POINTS The demand for Series I bonds has skyrocketed as investors seek refuge from soaring prices and stock market volatility. Experts cover the key things to know about interest rate resets, taxes and...
by Robert Sechrist | Jul 25, 2022 | Investments, retirement
Here’s what experts say to do Inflation may have you worried about your retirement. Prices have been rising on everything from food to housing. In April, the consumer price index, which measures the prices of goods and services, notched an 8.3% increase from the...
by Robert Sechrist | Jul 11, 2022 | financial planning, retirement
Here’s how rising interest rates can affect your lump-sum benefits KEY POINTS Many companies that offer traditional pensions give workers the option to take their benefits as a lump sum instead of as an annuity. The higher the rate used to calculate a lump sum — to...
