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2024 Economic & Market Recap
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m recapping the stock market, bond market, and economic climate of 2024, and looking ahead to 2025.
Today, I’m recapping the economic & market environment from 2024…
2024 Economic & Market Commentary
Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! If you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help your path to and through retirement, I’m your guide, Ashley Micciche. I’ve been a financial advisor for 17 years, and I’ve helped hundreds of clients carve out their own unique roadmap to retirement. I’m the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in assets.
This week’s theme is: 2024 Economic & Market Commentary
5 Expensive Things I Bought Last Year That Were Worth The Splurge | Recap
It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.
The theme this week was: 5 Expensive Things I Bought Last Year That Were Worth The Splurge
Simple Gratitude Hack in 2025 #resolutions
Don't be overwhelmed by the idea of trying to be grateful in 2025. The process doesn't have to take over your life and require hours of investment every day. Start with a simple moment and watch the transforming power of gratitude take hold in your life!
Learn more about practicing gratitude and preparing your life for a fulfilling retirement with the "Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley" podcast and subscribe to @RetireWithAshley today! #gratefulness #begrateful #gratitude #gratitudejourney #newyear #newyear2025 #newyears #newyearsresolution #retirewithashley #ashleymicciche #shorts #reels #retirement #retirementshorts #retirementreels
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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/
My Quality Time Splurge
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m sharing with you 5 Expensive Things I Bought Last Year That Were Worth The Splurge
Today, I’m talking about the money spent on a vacation with my husband in 2024…
Ungratefulness = Wasteful Spending
When we lack gratitude, we seek the next thing to satisfy us. More often than not, that means we're spending money to try and make us feel good; but deep down inside, we know that this isn't going to work. When you are grateful for the things in your life, your spending will reflect that.
Learn more about practicing gratitude and preparing your life for a fulfilling retirement with the "Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley" podcast and subscribe to @RetireWithAshley today! #gratefulness #begrateful #gratitude #gratitudejourney #newyear #newyear2025 #newyears #newyearsresolution #retirewithashley #ashleymicciche #shorts #reels #retirement #retirementshorts #retirementreels
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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.
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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/
In My Expensive Handbag Era
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m sharing with you 5 Expensive Things I Bought Last Year That Were Worth The Splurge
Today, I’m talking about the expensive handbags I bought in 2024.
My Long Overdue Splurge That Will Be Worth It In The Long Run
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m sharing with you 5 Expensive Things I Bought Last Year That Were Worth The Splurge
Today, I’m talking about getting a new set of golf clubs…
The Thing I Promised Myself I Would Never Buy…But I Did It Anyway!
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m sharing with you 5 Expensive Things I Bought Last Year That Were Worth The Splurge
Today, I’m talking about the thing I promised myself I would never buy but I did anyways - a first class plane ticket!
Monthly Market Updates
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.
Market & Economic Outlook | September 2020
As the U.S. economy continues to reopen, the Atlanta Fed is projecting GDP will grow +29.6% in the third quarter, with further strength expected in the 4th quarter.
