Inflation and its Impact on the Market

It was a volatile week on wall streets. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones finished in the red while the Nasdaq finished up slightly. What should you be looking for in the economy going forward? Find out in this week’s market recap.

Being Single in Retirement

Retirement planning for a single person could be more difficult because of having only one source of income. From divorce to being widowed, things can change quickly and you need to be able to react accordingly. It can be a daunting process, so get four tips on how to manage retirement in this week’s episode of Protect Your Assets.

Markets React to Inflation

The markets saw some volatility due to inflation rearing its head. What factors contributed to this reaction in the economy? Find out in this week’s market recap.

Thrift Savings Plan Mistakes

Do you work for the government or serve for your country? Well you have access to the retirement savings plan known as the Thrift Savings Plan, otherwise known as the TSP. However many people who do qualify often make decisions that cost them a lot of money. Find out the five most common mistakes and how to fix them in regards to the TSP in this week’s episode of Protect Your Assets.

Will the Market Slow Down?

The market seems to keep going higher and higher. The major indexes finished this week in the green yet again. However could talks of inflation and an alarming jobs report slow down the market? Find out what you need to know in this week’s market recap.

Should you do a Roth Conversion?

The most tax laden asset for most people is their IRA or 401k. That leads most people to consider converting to a Roth IRA to avoid taxes. Well is that always the right thing to do? Find out five things to consider before you convert in this episode of Protect Your Assets.

Markets Slow This Week

The major indexes had a slow week, with the Dow and Nasdaq both finished slightly down.  There was a lot of press about the GDP number, how should you interpret the new? The market doesn’t necessarily trade off of the GDP even though the media focuses on it. What should you be looking out for going forward? Find out in this week’s market recap.

Frequently Asked Questions in Retirement

There are so many factors in achieving a successful retirement. From pensions to taxes, there are a number of areas that retirees may not quite understand. Well find out the most frequently asked questions that we receive in this week’s episode of Protect Your Assets.

Markets React To Potential Higher Taxes

All three indexes finished in the red this week after the Biden administration proposed an increase to capital gain taxes. What else might lead to other changes in our economy? Find out in this week’s market segment.

Medicare and Retirement

Medicare is a very complicated aspect of your retirement. There are many different plans and with premiums on the rise, how can you know if you are doing things the right way? Find out 10 things you should know about Medicare in this week’s episode of Protect Your Assets.