Opinion: How you can use the “January defect” in the stock market to your advantage

The US stock market has been in a positive mood since the S&P 500 SPX index, +0.53% It rose above 3880 recently. Now, the index has managed to overcome the resistance at 3940, and this should be a major bullish sign. There is the matter of a short-term negative seasonal pattern (check Market Insight), but … Read more

I spoke to a financial advisor who was “very interested in talking about himself and his finances”. Should I run for the hills?

How can I be sure that I find a counselor who cares about me and my situation? Getty Images Question: I need a financial planner, as I am looking to review my current financial situation and goals. The last person I spoke to was more interested in talking about himself and his finances, which wasn’t … Read more

5 financial resolutions to ward off the “slow recession” and help your career

Any new year is an excellent opportunity to take stock of your finances and career, and a recent survey by Numerator found just that More than half (53%) of Americans make financial decisions for 2023with “saving more money” and “tracking spending more accurately” as financial priorities by many for the coming year. This is not … Read more