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• 6 key takeaways from the first round of Democratic presidential debates

  The race to take on Donald Trump has begun for Democrats.

  7 min read Jun 28, 2019

  

• The Trump administration’s trade wars are whipping Fed policy back and forth

  Here’s why Fed officials are so concerned about the trade war right now.

  9 min read Jun 07, 2019

  

• Congrats on the baby! Your retirement plan withdrawals may soon become penalty-free

  Why parents may want to be extra careful before taking advantage of any new provision.

  3 min read May 31, 2019

  

• Here’s how much Trump’s tariffs on China could cost American consumers

  Here are the steps you should take moving forward to minimize the impact.

  6 min read May 24, 2019

  

• Everything you need to know about the Trump administration’s trade war with China

  Every time there’s a tariff hike, your pocketbook is likely going to feel it.

  8 min read May 15, 2019

  

• Trump’s trade war with China: 5 ways to protect your portfolio against increased tariffs

  Investors looking to dodge the worst of the tariff dispute may want to protect their portfolios.

  4 min read May 14, 2019

  

• Here’s how much Trump’s Fed picks could actually shake up the central bank

  The Fed might find itself in a tricky situation.

  7 min read Apr 30, 2019

  

• Nearly half of Americans say Washington politics is the biggest threat to economy

  Yet, only 25 percent say these economic concerns are leading them to spend less.

  6 min read Apr 17, 2019

  

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 70 percent tax plan: How investors could protect their portfolios

  It may make sense to create a strategy now for how to deal with the prospect of higher tax rates.

  5 min read Mar 13, 2019

  

• Powell justifies a ‘patient’ central bank on rate hikes during Senate testimony

  Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a positive assessment of the U.S. economy that nonetheless faces some risks.

  4 min read Feb 26, 2019