Created By The Macro Butler Via Zerohedge.com by The Macro Butler via ZeroHedge Contributed by Sean Sparkman, Pathfinders Wealth The key takeaways from the FED's SEP are that it raised expected real GDP growth to +2.1%, lowered expected unemployment rate to 4.0%, kept expected PCE inflation at 2.4%, and raised expected core PCE inflation to [...]
Authored By Medical News Today Contributed by Sean Sparkman Adult education is linked to a reduced risk of dementia in a new study. The study finds that people who took adult education classes were 19% less likely to develop dementia later on. Experts advise that the most important overall action is maintaining a healthy lifestyle [...]
Retirement and income specialist Sean Sparkman's fascinating interview with former firefighter turned entrepreneur Chris Gangnier. Chris' company Hema-Tec is Michigan's leading provider of acute kidney dialysis. Chris believes that the main reason for his company's dynamic growth is the unique corporate culture Hema-Tec has created. This is a fantastic interview for any entrepreneur or executive [...]
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By Sean Sparkman Commonly known as The Fed, the Federal Reserve System is the United States' central banking system. Established in 1913 by the Federal Reserve Act, the Fed's creation was a response to financial panics and downturns in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Federal Reserve banks are technically not part of the [...]
by Sean Sparkman As an investor in today's chaotic economy, you're probably aware of the constant threat inflation poses to your wealth. Over time, you've seen the value of your cash eroding before your eyes as prices rise, and it's more challenging to maintain your standard of living. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) may protect your [...]
By Sean Sparkman Now that our economy is experiencing severe volatility, the path to a safer, more prosperous retirement may not be as apparent to you as it was in the past. Company pensions are, for the most part, long gone, and most people won't be able to live on Social Security alone. In the [...]
by Sean Sparkman Patricia and Stan were a recently retired couple looking for safer ways to invest their money. Through a friend, they had heard about a financial strategy known as "annuity laddering" and were intrigued by the idea. Patricia and Stan had saved for retirement for many years. However, they hadn't had the chance [...]
by Sean Sparkman And how do RILAs differ from a fixed- index annuities? Both fixed-index annuities (FIAs) and registered index-linked annuities (RILAs) are products that create additional income streams in retirement. However, the two types of products differ in their risk levels of risk exposure. FIA contracts ensure the safety of your initial investment [...]
