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Weekly Market Update: January 13, 2025
Broad equity indexes declined for the second consecutive week as Treasury yields continued to rise. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 each fell 2%, and the Russell 2000 declined 3.5%. The 10yr Treasury yield ended the week up 16 basis points at 4.75%, the highest close in more than a year. US equity indexes have now largely erased their post-election day gains as higher yields put pressure on stocks.
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Weekly Market Update: January 6, 2025
Many of the trends that defined 2023 continued in 2024. Economic activity surprised to the upside and corporate earnings remained resilient despite restrictive monetary policy.
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Monitoring Your Monthly Spending
A spending worksheet can help you identify how you are currently spending your money and identify areas where you can reduce your spending.
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Weekly Market Update: December 30, 2024
Major indexes eked out gains in what was the lowest volume week of the year. The holiday-shortened trading week was relatively uneventful with no major companies reporting earnings and a light economic calendar.
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What Is A FICO Score and Why Is It Important?
Your FICO score is crucial, influencing financial opportunities. Understand its key factors, payment history, debt, and credit mix, and monitor it regularly.
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When Should You Dip into Your Emergency Fund?
An emergency fund is for unexpected, essential, and urgent expenses, like job loss or car repairs, not for planned or non-critical purchases.
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Calculating College Costs
In calculating the financial feasibility of college, be sure to take into account both direct and indirect costs, as well as eligibility for student loans or scholarships.
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Weekly Market Update: December 23, 2024
Markets ended the week lower, driven by hawkish projections and comments from the Fed. The S&P 500 declined -2.0%, the Nasdaq 100 fell -2.3%, and the Russell 2000 dropped -4.4% on the week.
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Creditworthiness
The length of your credit history, paying bills on time, and your credit utilization ratio can all impact your creditworthiness and financial well-being.
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