The individual stimulus checks from the Federal government CARES Act are expected to hit the bank account of most Americans within the next few weeks. The payments will be $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for a couple, and $3,000 for a family of four. This could help those who now have to adjust their retirement income […]
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Is This Volatility Trade Crazy Or Brilliant?
As the reality of COVID-19 sets in, many nations around the globe are digging in for a prolonged battle against the virus. Of course, this isn’t a traditional fight: it involves quarantines, social distancing, and significant disruptions to our usual way of life. Even as many companies and schools temporarily close, it’s been business as […]
Bedrock Wealth: How To Get It And How To Keep It
It’s hard to build wealth. The coronavirus outbreak in early 2020 illustrates how quickly a long-term plan can go bust and accumulated wealth can disappear. From my 30 years of being part of the investment world, my biggest recommendation is to have a strategy that is flexible enough to adapt with changing markets. Let’s start […]
Is It Finally Time For Gold To Shine?
Investors are on the hunt for bargain stocks with Congress reaching a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package to fight the economic damage done by COVID-19. For instance, on the day the stimulus package seemed likely to pass, the S&P 500 index shot up over 9%. That same day, gold futures soared, up nearly […]
What You Do During This Crisis Could Set You Up For Life
Now is the time to lock in a future that includes once in a generation opportunity for future financial security. The goal is to lock in income investments – using high-yield dividend stocks – that will pay up to 20% yields for life. A waterfall of events led to a crash in the values of […]
Coronavirus Update: Which Popular Stocks Look to Cut Dividends Soon?
The outbreak of coronavirus in the U.S. has led to the shutdown of a large portion of the U.S. economy. For income-focused investors, the big question is whether dividend-paying companies will sustain or cut dividends. For industries that are shut down due to government restrictions, a big question is how much federal money they receive […]