Week in Review – Week Ending November 13, 2026 Week Ending November 13, 2026 DJIA 52,347.55 +2.1% (wk) S&P 500 7,561.67 +2.5% (wk) NASDAQ 25,136.27 +2.3% (wk) Stocks rebound for the week after a 1,104-point Dow rally Monday on falling oil, even as Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia’s CEO and the stock drops about 13%; […]
VIDEO – How to Set S.M.A.R.T. Financial Goals and Actually Achieve Them Have you ever set a financial goal, like saving more money, paying off debt, or building a bigger retirement nest egg, only to realize months later that you haven’t made much progress? Well, you’re not alone. Sometimes the problem isn’t motivation. It’s not […]
Week in Review – Week Ending November 6, 2026 Week Ending November 6, 2026 DJIA 51,285.73 -0.9% (wk) S&P 500 7,376.86 -2.7% (wk) NASDAQ 24,579.42 -3.4% (wk) Democrats win both chambers of Congress, sparking a 1,569-point Dow surge Wednesday and a 4.4% S&P 500 plunge Thursday as AI stocks crater on regulation fears; the Nasdaq […]
VIDEO – Important 2027 Updates All Federal Employees Must Know The 2027 COLA adjustment made headlines, but it’s only the tip of the iceberg. Many important numbers are changing for federal employees and retirees next year, and some of these changes could quietly take more out of your paycheck or retirement income than the COLA […]
VIDEO – The Role of Guarantees and Protected Income Products in Retirement Planning Retirement planning is about balancing reliable income, flexibility, and protection against uncertainty. Investment portfolios often play a central role, but some retirees also consider products that offer contractual income guarantees or principal protection features. These products may help address specific risks as […]
Week in Review – Week Ending October 30, 2026 Week Ending October 30, 2026 DJIA 51,771.14 -0.9% (wk) S&P 500 7,579.86 -0.6% (wk) NASDAQ 25,437.00 -2.0% (wk) Alphabet’s worst day as a public company and a record 29% plunge in Intel drag the Nasdaq down 2.0% for the week, and more than 5% for October, […]
7 Ways to Increase Your TSP Value Are you making the most of your Thrift Savings Plan? In this video, we break down 7 common-sense strategies to help federal employees maximize their TSP’s growth potential, including maximizing contributions, choosing the right investments, managing market volatility, understanding the benefits of the Roth TSP, and diversifying retirement […]
Week in Review – Week Ending October 23, 2026 Week Ending October 23, 2026 DJIA 52,215.16 +0.4% (wk) S&P 500 7,623.68 -0.5% (wk) NASDAQ 25,955.34 -0.7% (wk) A Thursday chip rout and a 7% drop in Meta hand the S&P 500 and Nasdaq a second straight weekly loss while the Dow notches its third weekly […]
Week in Review – Week Ending October 16, 2026 Week Ending October 16, 2026 DJIA 52,002.41 +0.7% (wk) S&P 500 7,659.44 -1.9% (wk) NASDAQ 26,140.03 -4.5% (wk) Hot inflation and an AI-debt scare drag the Nasdaq down 4.5% for the week as chip stocks slide, while bank earnings help the Dow eke out a gain; […]
Week in Review – Week Ending October 9, 2026 Week Ending October 9, 2026 DJIA 51,654.95 +0.9% (wk) S&P 500 7,811.54 +1.2% (wk) NASDAQ 27,366.17 +0.6% (wk) The S&P 500 closes above 7,800 for the first time and all three indexes post weekly gains, even as the 10-year Treasury yield touches about 5.35%, its highest […]
