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2023 Economy and Markets: 4 Things to Know
Key Takeaways from the 2023 Vanguard Economic and Market Outlook.
Is Inflation Finally Slowing?
This report reflects welcome progress on both core goods and services ex-housing.
Visualizing Currencies’ Decline Against the U.S. Dollar
The U.S. Dollar Index is having one of its strongest years since its inception in 1973. How have other currencies held up against the dollar?
When Do Beneficiaries of a Will Get Notified: A Guide
When do beneficiaries of a will get notified of their inclusion? Learn the details surrounding last will and testaments and beneficiary notification here.
Have International Equity Markets Already Priced in the Worst?
While the 2023 outlook is still uncertain, “less bad” news helps to reduce uncertainty when a lot of negativity has already been priced into multiples and currencies.
Can a 529 Plan Help with Estate Planning?
Parents and grandparents use 529 education savings plans to help with the cost of college expenses. However, they are also a good tool for estate planning.
2023 Key Numbers
In any year, planning is necessary to get the most from individual and business income tax laws, and to adapt your financial planning to changes in tax, retirement, investment, education, estate and other thresholds, exemptions, and limitations.
Student Loan Repayment Delayed Again to Future Date in 2023
The Biden administration has announced another extension for repayment of federal student loans to an unspecified date in 2023 due to legal challenges that have blocked implementation of the student loan debt relief program.
Feeling Grateful? Give Generously!
Every year—but even more so in tough times—our country’s nonprofit sector plays a crucial role in ameliorating economic hardship. Now more than ever, it is time for those of us who can to step up and support them.
What are the Benefits of Fusion Energy?
As the world moves towards net-zero emissions, sustainable and affordable power sources are urgently needed. One of the most promising technologies, fusion, has attracted the attention from both governments and private companies.
Time the Market at Your Peril
My fear is that faster and easier ways of investing will allow people to lose more money faster and easier.
2022 Mutual Fund Estimated Distributions
Every year there may be activity from within mutual funds that result in a distribution of capital gains to shareholders. Our Investment Partners have provided early estimates of these distributions.
Market Perspectives: December 2022
Vanguard December Market perspectives offers global economic and security returns forecasts.
Managing Liquidity Risk in the World’s Deepest Bond Market
Liquidity has been evaporating from the Treasury market. Vanguard's active fixed income funds are managing for stability.
Benefits of Establishing a Minor IRA
A minor IRA can be a valuable tool for teaching a variety of financial lessons, from deciding how much to save, to managing taxes and investing.
The Best Countries to Retire In
While some countries are relatively prepared to handle an increase in the elderly demographic, others are already struggling with the challenges that come with a rapidly aging population.
Year-End Charitable Giving
The tax benefits associated with charitable giving could potentially enhance your ability to give and should be considered as part of your year-end tax planning.
Time to Have a Family Money Meeting?
See how one family learned to be more open when talking about money with their children.
How Do the Midterm Elections Impact the Outlook for Markets and the Economy?
Politics will always be a source of uncertainty for markets, but it’s policy, not politics, that is more influential for the economy and markets in the long run.
Avoiding Taxable Transactions: IRA Rollovers
New Capital assists our clients with rollovers on a regular basis. Let us know if we can help you.