Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

-Darren Leavitt, CFA The Nasdaq eclipsed the 20,000 level for the first time this week as investors reengaged in buying the mega-cap technology names.  Amazon, Google, Tesla, and Meta hit new highs for the year as investors heard about more advances in AI and quantum...
Health Care Access Improving in Rural Areas, Challenges Persist

Health Care Access Improving in Rural Areas, Challenges Persist

A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) examines trends in health care access and outcomes in rural America. While insurance rates in these areas are improving,...

IRA Rollovers and Roth Contributions: Today’s Slott Report Mailbag

By Sarah Brenner, JD Director of Retirement Education Question: Can a person do a rollover from both his traditional AND Roth IRAs in the same twelve months? Best regards, Matthew Answer: Hi Matthew, The once-per-year rollover rule restricts an individual from rolling...

Who Must Take a 2024 RMD?

By Sarah Brenner, JD Director of Retirement Education   The holidays are upon us. There is shopping to do, gifts to wrap, and parties to attend. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the season, you may be forgiven if your retirement account is not at the top of your...