Financial insights for achieving your goals.

Investors have always made money by betting on the economy and markets to normalize toward long-term trends. The problem, in this post-pandemic world, is that it’s hard to understand what those trends are.

As the year progressed, it became clear that while the economy remained quite healthy overall, there were strong crosscurrents under the surface.

The economy may be unpredictable, but thoughtful planning gives you an edge. By focusing on your unique circumstances and keeping a long-term perspective, you’ll be better equipped to navigate market fluctuations and confidently move toward your financial goals.

When markets become volatile, it can seem like the right time to change your investment plans. Here's why you should hold tight.

After a long spell of positive returns, it can come as a shock to be reminded that stock prices go down as well as up. The truth is, such movement is practically guaranteed.

One chart illustrates the rewards of keeping a balanced portfolio, even when the stock market gets sticky.

Downturns are inevitable in the economic cycle, but reactive selling can do more harm to your portfolio than market fluctuations.

Election years bring predictions of how candidates could impact market performance, but history indicates otherwise.

For prepared investors, downturns in the financial markets can represent great opportunity.

Find out why rebalancing your investment portfolio is less about maximizing returns than managing risk.

Despite inflation, rising interest rates and other headwinds, small businesses can weather the current business environment if they have the necessary working capital and support from public and private institutions.

Here are the five things you can do to protect and grow your assets in a volatile stock market.