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Over the past three months, the financial markets have staged a stunning recovery despite the economic recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the past three months, the financial markets have staged a stunning recovery despite the economic recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Even as the Covid-19 pandemic continued with no end in sight, the stock market staged a remarkable rebound in the 2nd quarter, as the S&P 500® climbed about 20% for the three-month period.

Even as the Covid-19 pandemic continued with no end in sight, the stock market staged a remarkable rebound in the 2nd quarter, as the S&P 500® climbed about 20% for the three-month period.

As the cost of higher education rises, many parents find themselves in the difficult position of choosing between saving for their children’s education and investing for their own retirement. retirement savings.

As the cost of higher education rises, many parents find themselves in the difficult position of choosing between saving for their children’s education and investing for their own retirement. retirement savings.

A listing of all articles and market perspectives on the coronavirus and its impact on the global economy.

A listing of all articles and market perspectives on the coronavirus and its impact on the global economy.

Last week the equity market showed its first signs of faltering since the sharp rally in risk assets began at the end of March. However, it has been an amazing recovery given how “sick” the global markets appeared after global quarantine measures were put in place.

Last week the equity market showed its first signs of faltering since the sharp rally in risk assets began at the end of March. However, it has been an amazing recovery given how “sick” the global markets appeared after global quarantine measures were put in place.

With businesses across the U.S. beginning to reopen their doors, the stock market continued to rally in May, ending the month up more than 35% from its low for the year. The S&P 500® closed May at 3,044.31, which was 36.06% above its March 23 closing level of 2,237.40.

With businesses across the U.S. beginning to reopen their doors, the stock market continued to rally in May, ending the month up more than 35% from its low for the year. The S&P 500® closed May at 3,044.31, which was 36.06% above its March 23 closing level of 2,237.40.

Like carmakers and fashion designers, mutual fund companies offer their products in a wide variety of styles to meet the varying needs of investors. When deciding which mutual fund or funds would be best for you, it’s important to learn about all of the types of funds available.

Like carmakers and fashion designers, mutual fund companies offer their products in a wide variety of styles to meet the varying needs of investors. When deciding which mutual fund or funds would be best for you, it’s important to learn about all of the types of funds available.

Many churches have found ways to continue to connect with their followers and serve their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in spite of social-distancing challenges that prevent congregating in person. In some cases, churches are even finding that reaching out in new and virtual ways is expanding their outreach in positive ways.

Many churches have found ways to continue to connect with their followers and serve their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in spite of social-distancing challenges that prevent congregating in person. In some cases, churches are even finding that reaching out in new and virtual ways is expanding their outreach in positive ways.

Managing your finances when you’re fresh out of college can be intimidating—and the situation is tougher than it used to be.

Managing your finances when you’re fresh out of college can be intimidating—and the situation is tougher than it used to be.

There’s a lot going on for new college graduates. They may be moving into a new place, starting a new job, and pocketing a real paycheck for the first time—in addition to dealing with all the subsequent bills that come with post-college life.

There’s a lot going on for new college graduates. They may be moving into a new place, starting a new job, and pocketing a real paycheck for the first time—in addition to dealing with all the subsequent bills that come with post-college life.

Banking on hopes that the economy will ultimately make a strong recovery, the stock market staged a robust rebound in April, with the S&P 500® surging 12.68% for the month.

Banking on hopes that the economy will ultimately make a strong recovery, the stock market staged a robust rebound in April, with the S&P 500® surging 12.68% for the month.

There is a saying in the oil industry that “the cure for low prices is low prices.” Behavior in the domestic oil industry is changing dramatically as capital budgets are slashed, employment is reduced, and a focus on servicing, if not cutting debt, becomes a priority.

There is a saying in the oil industry that “the cure for low prices is low prices.” Behavior in the domestic oil industry is changing dramatically as capital budgets are slashed, employment is reduced, and a focus on servicing, if not cutting debt, becomes a priority.

As the economy quakes in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, stock market investors are bracing for an extended period of volatility. Could this be the time to consider actively-managed funds?

As the economy quakes in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, stock market investors are bracing for an extended period of volatility. Could this be the time to consider actively-managed funds?

Oil prices recently dropped to below zero. You might ask how that is possible?

Oil prices recently dropped to below zero. You might ask how that is possible?

The $2 trillion stimulus package recently enacted by Congress is designed to extend a helping hand to Americans and U.S. companies who may be struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The $2 trillion stimulus package recently enacted by Congress is designed to extend a helping hand to Americans and U.S. companies who may be struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Most advisors and investors probably know that a mutual fund’s “style” has nothing to do with being fashionable. But what they may not know is how important it is for the funds they pick to stick to their style over the long term to help them reach their goals.

Most advisors and investors probably know that a mutual fund’s “style” has nothing to do with being fashionable. But what they may not know is how important it is for the funds they pick to stick to their style over the long term to help them reach their goals.