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The Pastor's Pen: The Ark Of The Covenant
Posted 3/26/26 In 2 Samuel chapter 6, King David decides to move the Ark of God (also known as the Ark of the Covenant) from Judah to the City of David. The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred, gold-plated acacia … This item is available in full to subscribers. Username or Email address Password Register for a FREE account You'll need an account on our site to post calendar listings and comment on stories. Sign up today.
Be Wise When Making Big Decisions - The Reporter (Catskills Today)
Posted 1/26/26 We all make decisions. What to buy at the grocery store? What to order off the menu? What to wear? But, some decisions are bigger than others. Getting married. Planning a trip. Choosing a career. … This item is available in full to subscribers. Username or Email address Password Register for a FREE account You'll need an account on our site to post calendar listings and comment on stories. Sign up today.
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多くのアメリカ人が退職資金を十分に確保できないまま退職年齢に近づいている。そして新たな調査によると、多くの人々がこの状況に対して当然の不安を抱えている。 投資会社シュローダーが委託した調査では、退職したアメリカ人に資金不足にどう対処しているかを質問した。その答えは芳しくなかった。 シュローダーの調査によると、まず第一にインフレが退職者の重荷となっている。確かに、消費者物価指数（CPI）の上昇率は、経済再開後に需要に対して商品供給が不足していたパンデミック終息時と比べて鈍化している。2023年9月時点でのCPIは12カ月前と比較して2.9%上昇しており、これはCOVID-19直後の約3分の1の上昇率である。しかしインフレの影響は累積的だ。全体として、パンデミック終了以降、物価は15%以上上昇している。 退職者はそれを確実に実感している。「住宅、食品、医療などの必需品の価格上昇により、退職者の購買力と経済的安定性が著しく低下している」とシュローダーの米国確定拠出年金部門責任者デブ・ボイデン氏は述べている。...
Many Americans Can't Afford To Retire, And That Worries Them, A Study Finds
Worrying about money for retirement. getty A lot of Americans are approaching retirement age without the assets to fund retiring. And many are justifiably worried about the situation, a new study shows. The investment firm Schroders commissioned the survey asking retired Americans how they are navigating the shortfall. The answer was: not well. Inflation, for one thing, weighs on them, the Schroder study noted.
The Pastor's Pen: Be Wise When Making Big Decisions - The Reporter (Catskills Today)
Posted 11/20/25 We all make decisions. What to buy at the grocery store? What to order off the menu? What to wear? But, some decisions are bigger than others. Getting married. Planning a trip. Choosing a career. … This item is available in full to subscribers. Register for a FREE account You'll need an account on our site to post calendar listings and comment on stories. Sign up today.
How To Get The Best Finance Advice: Use A Certified Financial Planner Original
Financial planning. getty Financial advice can be found everywhere. Stockbrokers, for instance, are happy to help you build a portfolio—all too often using their own products, for which they take a commission. There’s another, and better path, though. Using a Certified Financial Planner, or CFP. These folks usually charge a flat fee, so they aren’t incentivized to pump up your trading volume. To make that argument, I turned to a very good CFP, Cameron Mathis, at Mathis Wealth Management.
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新興国市場は長い間、非常にリスクが高いという評価を受けてきた。一部の投資家が不安を感じるほど、ボラティリティが高く景気循環の影響を受けやすい。これらの国々は魅力的なリターン、あるいはそうした約束を提供する。結局のところ、先進国とは異なり、成長の余地が大きい。 問題は、時として彼らへの熱狂が過剰になることだ。過剰な借り入れ、資本不足の企業、地元政治の介入などを通じて、これらの国々とその株式市場は苦境に陥る可能性がある。 それが1997-98年のアジア通貨危機から得られる教訓だ。タイで始まり地域全体に広がったこの混乱で、一部のアジア諸国は市場が40%以上下落した。世界中の株主がこの下落に苦しんだ。幸いなことに、国際通貨基金（IMF）が救済に乗り出した。 しかし、あの混乱は四半世紀前のことだ。そして最近、多くの賢明な投資家たちがMSCI新興国市場指数などを追跡する上場投資信託（ETF）を通じて、新興国市場に参入している。米国経済と通商政策に関する懸念がある中、今年は先週金曜日までに同指数は27%上昇し、米国の標準指標であるS&P...
Here Are Smart Ways To Gift Your Money And Avoid Taxes
Giving away cash or other assets involvs a bunch of rules. Think: taxes. getty The mechanics of this can be complicated. For high-net-worth families, gifting also should focus on instilling values. We discuss with Dean Williams, partner and senior financial advisor at WealthCrossing, based in Richmond, Va., about how families can do this. Larry Light: You say gifting isn’t just a tax strategy. It’s also a teaching tool, to instill values in your beneficiaries. Tell us more about that.
Por qué debería continuar el mercado alcista
Hace un año, esta columna predijo que las acciones probablemente continuarían su racha ganadora en 2025. Hasta ahora, ese pronóstico optimista se ha cumplido, con las acciones superando el enfriamiento de abril provocado por Washington. Estados Unidos está completando el tercer año de una racha alcista, con el S&P 500 subiendo casi un 90%. (FactSet Research fecha el inicio del mercado alcista el 12 de octubre de 2022).
Why The Bull Market Should Keep Going
The bull charges onward. getty Will the good times for stocks stay rolling? Likely, yes, in the face of some daunting obstacles. A year ago, this column predicted that stocks probably would continue their winning ways in 2025. Up to now, that upbeat prognosis has held true, with equities powering past a Washington-induced April chill. The U.S. is completing the third year of a bull run, with the S&P 500 climbing almost 90%. (FactSet Research dates the start of the bull market at Oct.
¿Por qué ahora es el momento de invertir en mercados emergentes?
Los mercados emergentes han soportado durante mucho tiempo la etiqueta de «muy arriesgados». Pueden ser más volátiles y cíclicos de lo que algunos inversores están dispuestos a aceptar. Estas naciones ofrecen buenos rendimientos, o al menos lo prometen. Al fin y al cabo, a diferencia del mundo desarrollado, tienen mucho margen de crecimiento. El problema es que, a veces, el entusiasmo por ellos crece demasiado.
Why Now's The Time To Invest In Emerging Markets
Stockholders can benefit from new additions to the global stock market, EMs. getty Emerging markets have long borne the really-risky mantle. They can be more volatile and cyclical than some investors are comfortable with. These nations offer nice returns, or promises of them. After all, unlike the developed world, they have a lot of room to climb. Trouble is, sometimes the enthusiasm for them grows too large.
How Scattered Retirement Accounts Can Hurt Your Financial Future
Fixing a chaotic situation getty Many high earners unknowingly turn their retirement into a cluttered collection of accounts with no clear plan. We discuss with John D. Davis, founder and CEO of Legacy Wealth Management based in Lexington, Ky., about the hidden costs of scattered assets and how you can unlock clarity and confidence for the future. Larry Light: Why do so many people find themselves with retirement savings scattered across different accounts? John Davis: It happens gradually.
How Scattered Retirement Accounts Can Hurt Your Financial Future
Fixing a chaotic situation getty Many high earners unknowingly turn their retirement into a cluttered collection of accounts with no clear plan. We discuss with John D. Davis, founder and CEO of Legacy Wealth Management based in Lexington, Ky., about the hidden costs of scattered assets and how you can unlock clarity and confidence for the future. Larry Light: Why do so many people find themselves with retirement savings scattered across different accounts? John Davis: It happens gradually.
How Scattered Retirement Accounts Can Hurt Your Financial Future
With hopes of avoiding Social Security insolvency, the Trump administration is reportedly evaluating all available options, including raising the retirement age. "I think everything's being considered, will be considered," U.S. Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano said on …
Pastor's Pen: One Glass of Milk - The Reporter (Catskills Today)
Posted 9/4/25 A young man was selling goods to help pay his way through school. He had only one coin left that day and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his … This item is available in full to subscribers. Register for a FREE account You'll need an account on our site to post calendar listings and comment on stories. Sign up today.
Will AI Glitches Harm Its Buoyant Stock Performance?
AI has propelled the market well lately. Will that last? getty What could slow the pell-mell stock market advance of artificial intelligence? If there is any pothole ahead, it's the glitch factor. A host of AI-related screwups is circulating in public and social media. So far, stories about missteps haven't derailed the AI stock market express, but there is a chance that enough of them could introduce a wariness about this new capability and impede the sector's stock performance.
Mid-Caps: The Market’s Overlooked Sweet Spot
Good things can be in between. getty Large capitalization stocks are all the rage nowadays. And small-caps often have their day, too. But these two unjustly overshadow mid-caps, which can do very well. Tyra Pratt, portfolio manager at Jensen Investment Management in Lake Oswego, Ore., outlines this opportunity, which too many investors miss: Larry Light: A lot of people view mid-cap stocks standing in a waiting room, poised to either rise to large-caps or descend to small-caps.
Why Settle For A 401 (K)? How Deferred Compensation Can Be A Big Boost
Sometimes it is best to wait. getty We discuss with Ashley Cline, an associate wealth advisor at JFS Wealth Advisors, based in Hermitage, Pa., how deferred-compensation plans can support long-term wealth-building, reduce tax liabilities and create future income flexibility. Larry Light: Many people have heard the saying, “Good things come to those who wait.” How does that apply in the world of executive compensation? Ashley Cline: It’s especially true when it comes to deferred compensation.
Why Investing In U.S. Stocks Remains The Best Idea
Larry Light, Senior Contributor July 10, 2025 The U.S. stock market has for many, many decades been the place to be, but sometimes others supplant it in terms of growth spurts. This year through Tuesday, the MSCI All-Country World Index (excluding American stocks) has shot ahead 16%, with emerging markets only about one percentage point behind it. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has lagged, tallying just under 6% in 2025.
Why Investing In U.S. Stocks Remains The Best Idea
New York Stock Exchange getty The U.S. stock market has for many, many decades been the place to be, but sometimes others supplant it in terms of growth spurts. This year through Tuesday, the MSCI All-Country World Index (excluding American stocks) has shot ahead 16%, with emerging markets only about one percentage point behind it. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has lagged, tallying just under 6% in 2025.
Where To Invest In Robotic Surgery
SS Innovations' surgical robots SS Innovations An automated Grey’s Anatomy? Robots have proven their worth in manufacturing assembly lines, but they also have a big future in other places, in particular surgery. For one thing, robots promise technological exactitude—they don’t shake like human hands. For another, the surgeon who directs an operation need not be physically present.
How To Diversify A Portfolio, And Why Too Many Investors Do It Poorly
Spreading it around. getty Many investors believe they’re playing it safe by holding a variety of U.S. stocks and mutual funds—but that surface-level mix may not offer the protection they think. We discuss the real meaning of diversification with Dave Ragan, president of Grunden Financial Advisory, based in Denton, Texas, and how a well-structured portfolio can help manage risk to build a resilient financial future.
Home Insurance Claim Hassle? Here’s How To Come Out On Top
If you have ever filed a homeowners insurance claim, you know it can feel more like an endurance test than a straightforward process. The savvy financial advisor Rick Kahler, president of Kahler Financial Group in Rapid City, S. D., tells us how to navigate this treacherous path. Larry Light: Trying to get paid for damage to your dwelling sounds like torture.
Acciones europeas: una oportunidad rica y barata
Hasta hace poco, el Viejo Continente venía resintiéndose, ya que las acciones europeas iban muy a la zaga de las estadounidenses. El año pasado, el índice MSCI EAFE, que abarca los países desarrollados excluidos EE UU y Canadá, avanzó sólo un 4,3%, mientras que el S&P 500 acumuló una ganancia del 25%. Esta situación se invirtió radicalmente en 2025, hasta el pasado viernes, con el índice MSCI subiendo un 15,4% y el S&P 500 avanzando sólo un 1,3%.
European Stocks: A Rich, And Cheap, Opportunity
Until recently, the Old World has been feeling its age, as European stocks largely lagged behind U.S. equities. Last year, the MSCI EAFE index, which covers developed countries excluding the U.S. and Canada, inched ahead just 4.3%, while the S&P 500 racked up a 25% gain. That situation reversed dramatically in 2025, as of Friday, with the MSCI index up 15.4% and the S&P 500 ahead just 1.3%.
How To Hold Down Your Taxes On A Big Investment
We discuss the delicate balancing act between minimizing taxes whilst maximizing wealth with Jim Davis, senior wealth advisor at Aspen Wealth Management based in Fort Worth, Texas. Light: Investors are always looking for ways to minimize their tax burden, but there’s a fine line between tax efficiency and maximizing overall wealth. Can you start by explaining why investors shouldn't focus solely on tax minimization?
How To Handle An Inheritance
Inheriting significant wealth can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming, especially if it arrives unexpectedly or without preparation. We discuss with Liz Gillette, founder and senior advisor at Curio Wealth, based in Annapolis, Md., about how individuals can thoughtfully tackle this transition—balancing new possibilities with intentional planning and aligning their financial decisions with their core values.
¿Por qué deberías comprar oro ahora?
El oro ya no es la «reliquia bárbara» que el legendario economista John Maynard Keynes alguna vez denominó. De hecho, es un activo sólido, cuyo precio se ha disparado con los años, especialmente en tiempos de inestabilidad. Puede comprar lingotes o monedas de oro, o fondos que incorporen el metal, como las Acciones de Oro de SPDR. Sin embargo, no busque rentabilidades superiores a las del mercado a lo largo del tiempo, sino rentabilidades sólidas.
Why You Should Buy Gold Now
Gold is no longer the “barbarous relic” that legendary economist John Maynard Keynes once dubbed it. In fact, gold is a solid asset class, whose price has escalated through the years, and especially in times of unease. You can buy gold bars or coins or funds that hold the metal, such as SPDR Gold Shares. Don’t look for market-beating returns over time, though, just solid ones. The S&P 500 has gained 12.8% annually over the past 10 years, Morningstar data indicate.
Navigating Widowhood: Financial Steps For Moving Forward Original
Losing a spouse is deeply challenging, especially for those not used to managing finances. We discuss with H. Jude Boudreaux, senior financial planner at The Planning Center based in New Orleans, the initial steps that can help ease the fear and confusion during this difficult time. Larry Light: From your experience, what are the biggest financial challenges that new widows encounter after losing a spouse? H.
How Small Business Owners Can Diversify
Many small business owners plan on retiring over the next several years but have 80% of their wealth tied up in their companies. We discuss with Jonathan Kruger of Rothschild Wealth Partners in Chicago about the ways to unwind this concentrated wealth position. Larry Light: Why is diversification such an essential topic for small business owners? Jonathan Kruger: Diversification is vital because most small business owners have a concentrated position.
Want To Make Money In Biotech Stocks? Check Out OSE Immunotherapeutics
Biotech investing can be tricky. Often, the drugs that these fledgling companies produce don’t pan out, and shareholders take a drubbing. But at OSE Immunotherapeutics, which aims to prevent cancers via vaccines, the news is encouraging. The French company recently announced that it has launched a global Phase 3 trial for its cancer vaccine, Tedopi, which is taking place in the U.S., United Kingdom, Canada and Europe.
How To Find The Right Continuing Care Retirement Community
The retirement focus for most people is on how much money will be needed, and they don’t give much thought to how their healthcare needs may dictate where and how they live. We discuss the connection between Continuing Care Retirement Communities and retirement with Oscar Skjaerpe, financial planner with ProVise Management Group based in Tampa, Fla.
Amid Digital Debacles, Why You Need To Rely On Cash
Is cash trash? Folding green may seem anachronistic. But Rick Kahler, president of Kahler Financial Group in Rapid City, S.D., begs to differ. Larry Light: So is that paper in the wallet hopelessly old-fashioned and best avoided? That sure is an assumption some hold. Rick Kahler: The CrowdStrike software failure in late July that disabled computers all over the world may contradict this assumption. Many of us were temporarily unable to complete simple financial transactions.
Don't Abandon A Winning Brand Promise
Why would a brand give up on a winning brand promise? Why not contemporize that winning brand promise? Why decide it is best to copy strategies from other brands when you already have a winning strategy that just needs some modernizing? These are some questions that perhaps Wall Street is asking about Target. While Walmart has performed admirably and is suggesting a rosier future, Target is in the corner with Macy’s and other retail establishments with less happy results and guidance.
A Really Smart Way To Score Higher Investment Returns
Financial planning is all about managing risk, and using mean reversion is a brilliant way to navigate your path to the best outcomes over time and not run out of money in retirement. We discuss this topic in depth with Scott Bondurant, founder of Bondurant Investment Advisory, based in Evanston, Ill. Larry Light: What is the concept of mean reversion, and why is it important in financial planning?
Asset Allocation: A Vital Strategy For Your 50s
Retirement becomes a hot topic for Gen X-ers as they enter their 50s. We discuss how to get the right asset for your future with Jacob Sadler, founder and senior advisor at Curio Wealth based in Asheville, N.C. Larry Light: Why does retirement planning become more crucial as you enter your 50s? Jacob Sadler: Retirement planning takes on a heightened sense of urgency then because retirement is no longer a distant concept—it's on the horizon.
Financial Lessons From, Yes, Mom
You’d never admit it as a kid, but your mother likely had a lot to teach you. That belief led Larry Mathis, founder and CEO of Phoenix-based Mathis Wealth Management to write a book inspired by his mom’s story. Light: What inspired you to write Mom Was Right? Mathis: My inspiration came from watching my mother, a single parent raising seven kids, achieve something truly remarkable—retiring debt-free.
Why This Timeshare Stock Is A Bargain And A Good Investment
Timeshare vacation lodgings are not cheap, but they are increasingly popular. Think of it: Instead of renting a couple of hotel rooms for your family at a vacation spot, you can have an apartment. And you can have a place waiting for you in cities around the world. How to cash in on this growing trend? Buy stock in the best one, Travel + Leisure Co. Once known as Wyndham Destinations, Travel + Leisure is the biggest timeshare company, by revenue and locations.
Rewriting The Rules For Women And Money
Even today women are misunderstood and underrepresented in the financial world. We discuss the issues facing women with Diane Bourdo, president of The Humphreys Group in San Francisco, who has written a book about it. Light: In your book Rewriting the Rules: Telling Truths About Women and Money, you take a deep dive into myths that permeate the financial world regarding women’s roles in managing money. What motivated you to tackle these topics?
Rewriting The Rules For Women And Money
Larry Light, Senior Contributor Oct. 29, 2024 Dispelling myths such as men are better with finances, when the truth is that the guys are less patient and take undue risks. Even today women are misunderstood and underrepresented in the financial world. We discuss the issues facing women with Diane Bourdo, president of The Humphreys Group in San Francisco, who has written a book about it.
What If Your Tax Preparer Screws Up The Filing? Are You To Blame?
The end of the year is growing close, which means pretty soon we all have to file our taxes. Many folks have their accountants take care of this chore, often via e-filing. Which means you need to keep an eye on your accountant. What happens if that arrangement goes haywire?
What Are The Odds The Bull Market Will Keep Going? Pretty Good
Wars are raging in Ukraine and the Middle East. The U.S. presidential election could bring a horrendous mess. Oil prices are edging up anew. The 10-year Treasury yield is rising again. Stock valuations are stretched, with the S&P 500’s price/earnings ratio at a lofty 24. Still, amid all this, equities have been in a bull market for two years now, up almost 62%. On Monday, the S&P index increased 0.77%.
Investor Groups Petition the SEC to Cut 13F Reporting Timeline to 5 Days From 45
The Securities and Exchange Commission should shorten the reporting period for investment managers' holdings to five business days from the current 45-calendar-day requirement, according to a proposal from the New York Stock Exchange and two professional investor groups .
Private Equity Firms? More Like Private Debt Providers
They are called private equity firms, but lately, private debt providers would be a more apt description. The likes of Blackstone and TPG are refocusing their strategies to lending from equity investments. "These asset managers, most of which were founded on the soil of leveraged buyouts, increasingly tie their asset growth to credit investments," according to a PitchBook report.
Signals of a Coming Recession Are Absent, Ned Davis Says
That recession so many have expected over the past two years has not yet materialized. By the reckoning of Ned Davis Research, there are no signs that an economic downturn and its misbegotten compatriot-a bear market in equities-are imminent. A big reason the Federal Reserve is poised to reduce its benchmark interest rate, with an announcement expected Wednesday, is its concern that the economy is about to slow.
Why Soaring AI Stocks May Falter
Artificial intelligence may not be the economic booster rocket that optimists fancy it to be, according to an analysis by BCA Research. The "bubble in anything AI-related is the greater risk, irrespective of whether it catalyzes, or coincides with, a U.S. or global recession," wrote Dhaval Joshi, the firm's chief strategist. While AI stocks have had an enormous runup, skeptics are starting to wonder how long the streak can last. Reason: The payoff seems distant.
The Market's Big Tech Concentration Is Not a Problem, Report Finds
Are U.S. stocks too focused on Big Tech, particularly the Magnificent Seven? Yes, but that is a good thing, per an investment outlook by asset manager Robeco. In the view of Robeco, a firm based in the Netherlands, "it could very well be that the U.S. equity bubble keeps buzzing for up to five years even if if the U.S. economy enters a soft patch in 2025." Why? Even if other stocks falter amid an economic slowdown, the odds are that Big Tech will keep powering on, Robeco reasoned.
DC Plans in US Need to Cover More Workers, TIAA Finds
Workplace retirement plans have a lot of money: Defined contribution assets in the U.S. stood at $11.1 trillion at the end of the year’s first quarter, up 5.3% percent from year-end 2023, per theInvestment Company Institute. Still, according to a retirement securitystudyby the TIAA Institute, the research arm of TIAA, the U.S. retirement system is spotty for workers. The reason: There is no universal enrollment in employer-provided plans, as is often the case elsewhere.
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