by MRA Advisory Team | Oct 20, 2021 | Social Security Benefits
Social Security is a pay-as-you-go system, which means today’s workers are paying taxes for the benefits received by today’s retirees. However, demographic trends such as lower birth rates, higher retirement rates, and longer life spans are causing...
by MRA Advisory Team | Oct 18, 2021 | Weekly Market Update
Despite a shaky start, Wall Street enjoyed a strong week of gains. A favorable start to corporate earnings season helped lift equities higher. Each of the benchmark indexes listed here posted solid weekly gains, led by the Nasdaq and the S&P 500. The dollar and...
by MRA Advisory Team | Oct 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Thinking about moving out of state? Consider these issues. In addition to the logistical challenges and the stress of relocation, this life transition can present a variety of financial issues that significantly impact your finances. It’s important to identify and...
by MRA Advisory Team | Oct 11, 2021 | Weekly Market Update
Stocks closed last week generally higher, despite a weak jobs report. A Congressional deal to extend the debt ceiling until early December helped drive stocks higher during the middle of the week. A poor showing last Friday was not enough to prevent the benchmark...
by MRA Advisory Team | Oct 5, 2021 | Quarterly Market Update
Overall, the third quarter was a roller-coaster ride for the market. The Dow, the Russell 2000, the Nasdaq, and the Global Dow lost value, while the S&P 500 was able to eke out a quarterly gain. Treasury yields, the dollar, and crude oil prices ended the third...
