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Should I Put My 401(k) Into The Stable Value Fund Right Now?
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions.
Today, I’m answering an email question from a listener: I’m in my mid 40s and simply do not feel comfortable with the current political climate and want to safeguard my 401k. I see there is an option to invest in a stable value fund in my 401k, which earns 3% guaranteed. Would it be foolish of me to put a majority of my 401k investments into this fund for the immediate future (4 years)?
My Life Insurance Policy Is Expiring Soon. Should I Buy More?
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions.
Today, I’m answering the question: My life insurance policy is expiring soon. Should I buy more?
I’m Retiring In Two Years. Should I Start Social Security At Retirement Or Wait Longer?
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions.
Today, I’m answering the question - I’m retiring in 2 years. Should I start social security at retirement or wait longer?
I’m Getting A Big Raise. What Should I Do With The Money?
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions.
Today, I’m answering the question - I got a big raise, what should I do with the money.
Will the stock market bottom fall out again? What to do right now...
With a potential recession coming, this could be a time to seriously re-evaluate your investment mix and make some adjustments to capitalize on the recovery.
Learn more tips about retirement and your options by subscribing to my channel "Retire with Ashley" where you can get my daily podcast "Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley". #market #investing #2025investing #bearmarket #recession #recessionrisk #recessionretirement #retireinrecession #trumptarrifs #tarrifs #tradewar
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Get a daily dose of retirement advice with the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! Each episode is 3-5 minutes long and jam-packed with actionable advice to help you live a financially secure and fulfilled retirement.
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Get in touch:
Ashley Micciche, QPFC, CRPC, CeXP
CEO, True North Retirement Advisors
https://www.truenorthretirementadvisors.com
Disclosure: https://truenorthretirementadvisors.com/disclaimer/
Are We Headed For A Recession?
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions.
Today, I’m answering the question - are we headed for a recession
A financial advisor's take - why the timing is right to reduce your stocks
The recession risk is very high, and many investors are still hesitant to lower their allocation to stocks after seeing gains for so long. Factor in the potential tax hits of selling and the hesitation seems to make sense. However, the risks and downsides of staying the course might be making this an important period to evaluate your strategy.
Learn more tips about retirement and your options by subscribing to my channel "Retire with Ashley" where you can get my daily podcast "Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley". #market #investing #2025investing #bearmarket #recession #recessionrisk #recessionretirement #retireinrecession #trumptarrifs #tarrifs #tradewar
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Thanks for watching! Want to hear more? Check out my daily podcast: Retirement Quick Tips wherever you listen to podcasts:
::: Podcast website: https://retirementquicktips.com/
::: Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2DI2LSP
::: Spotify - https://bit.ly/3KCQakz
::: iHeart Radio - https://bit.ly/3ViRNc4
Get a daily dose of retirement advice with the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! Each episode is 3-5 minutes long and jam-packed with actionable advice to help you live a financially secure and fulfilled retirement.
_____________________________
Get in touch:
Ashley Micciche, QPFC, CRPC, CeXP
CEO, True North Retirement Advisors
https://www.truenorthretirementadvisors.com
Disclosure: https://truenorthretirementadvisors.com/disclaimer/
Answering Your Questions
Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host, Ashley Micciche.
So this week, I’m answering some of your questions - addressing everything from what to do when you get a big raise to figuring out the ideal age to start social security, to whether or not the ultra-safe stable value fund in your 401k is a good idea right now.
How to Keep Your Focus (and Your Nerve) Amid Market Chaos | Recap
It’s Sunday and I’m wrapping up the week by summarizing this week’s theme: How to Keep Your Focus (and Your Nerve) Amid Market Chaos
Monthly Market Updates
Economic & Market Update | July 2022
Stocks and bonds are having their worst 6-month start to a calendar year in decades.
Economic & Market Update | April 2022
The central concern, at least for Americans, is the current state of inflation and how our leaders plan to address it.
Economic & Market Update | January 2022
We remain optimistic about 2022, but we expect more muted returns on stocks and a challenging year for bonds…
Market & Economic Outlook | July 2021
Stocks continued to climb in the second quarter finishing up 8.2% as Covid-19 cases plunged 96% and almost 70% of U.S. adults got vaccinated. While concerns about the Covid Delta variant and inflation have investors on edge, the stock market performance in 2021 remains strong…
Market & Economic Outlook | April 2021
Stocks climbed over 5% in the first quarter as new COVID-19 cases dropped dramatically (down over 75% from the previous six-week period), vaccinations became widespread (181 million doses delivered and over 93.6 million having received their first shot), and the economy kicked into high gear.
Market & Economic Outlook | February 2021
Stocks have been on a tear since the election. From November 3rd through February 10th, stocks have risen 13.5%. That’s the best market performance by any first-term President going back to World War II, for this time frame.
Market & Economic Outlook | January 2021
The S&P 500 Index ended 2020 at an all-time high, gaining +16.3% for the calendar year. That is remarkable given the fact we went into a very deep recession earlier in the year.
Market & Economic Outlook | December 2020
November turned out to be the best performing month since April with the Index rising 10.8%. Investors shrugged off the spike in new Covid-19 cases, record deaths, and increased hospitalizations.
Market & Economic Outlook | November 2020
Stocks tanked in late October due to record Covid-19 cases and uncertainty surrounding the Presidential election. Surprisingly, stocks rallied sharply following the election as the market celebrated gridlock.
Market & Economic Outlook | October 2020
We officially kicked off a new bull market when stocks rallied sharply in July and August, propelling the S&P 500 Index to new all-time highs. Historically, when a new bull market begins, the S&P 500 Index rises on average 46% over the next 12 months.
