Once a child reaches age 18, he or she is an adult by law. Parents lose the right to learn about their child’s health, tuition bills and even their grades once their child becomes an adult. It can be rather worrisome if your child is miles away and becomes ill or suffers an accident and is hospitalized. What if they need assistance with a bank account or filing a tax return? These unnecessary worries can be avoided if your child
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Why Is Inflation So Low? (And What to Do About It)
Ronald Reagan famously described inflation as being “as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as deadly as a hitman.” While the inflation experienced under President Reagan was all those things, inflation over the past decade would struggle to get a ticket for jaywalking. Since the global financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, inflation has been low. The Federal Reserve, the government agency responsible for keeping unemployment down and prices stable, has been formally targeting a
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Timing Isn’t Everything
Over the course of a summer, it’s not unusual for the stock market to be a topic of conversation at barbecues or other social gatherings. A neighbor or relative might ask about which investments are good at the moment. The lure of getting in at the right time or avoiding the next downturn may tempt even disciplined, long-term investors. The reality of successfully timing markets, however, isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. OUTGUESSING THE MARKET IS DIFFICULT Attempting to buy
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