Tag: stock market

Close-up Of A Person's Hand Protecting House Model Over Red Cube With Percentage Symbol

I recently spoke with a couple who wants to sell their home. Their realtor told them the market was a little soft but added that interest rates were likely to come down this year. The suggestion was that falling rates would boost home prices. That’s a common assumption, but it left me wondering whether it…

Image of money adding up

Do participants understand their exposure to risk? It’s always interesting to look at Vanguard’s most recent edition of “How America Saves,” which summarizes the previous year’s activity for its 401(k) clients.  Of course, the activity at any single company does not provide a complete picture of retirement preparedness. Individuals may have more than one 401(k) account…