Financial headlines are raising the alarm about a pending recession. Should investors be concerned? Liz Ann Sonders of Schwab offers analysis on the predictions. As the number of people with dementia continues to rise, families should begin planning now for its financial impact. There are steps you can take to limit its potential devastation, as Angie O’Leary explains for MarketWatch. Before your children ever go online, they can be victims of identity theft. Kari Paul and Maria Lamagna describe ways to protect them.
Don’t Fear the Yield Curve Reaper– The spread between the 10-year Treasury and 2-year Treasury yields has narrowed to below 50 basis points, with countless media headlines raising alarm bells and warning about an impending inverted yield curve and possible subsequent recession. History shows long lag times and healthy stock market performance as Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment officer at Schwab, explains in this article. Read more…
What The Rise Of Dementia May Mean For Your Financial Future– The increased prevalence of dementia will clearly have a transformative impact on the health care system. What isn’t as obvious, but is still of critical importance, is the negative financial impact the disease will have on a generation of Americans and their families. Even if dementia hasn’t touched you yet, given the rising prevalence of the disease, it is important to understand and plan for its impact. Read more…
Protect Your Children From Identity Theft– Your children may be less safe online than you think – even before they every use a computer. More than 1 million children were victims of identity fraud in 2017, a new study from Javelin Strategy & Research found. With limited financial history or existing account activity, children are the most likely to become victims of new-account fraud. Read more…
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