There's an old saying that criminals rob banks because that's where the money is. Today, though, money isn't only held at traditional banks. It's spread across many different types of financial companies. After the 2008 financial crisis, policymakers wanted to make banks safer. However, this shift has created new challenges. With some recent company failures raising worries about cracks in credit markets, it's helpful for long-term investors to understand what this really mea

For retirees and those approaching retirement age, there is no goal more important than ensuring their savings will support a long retirement. This challenge has been compounded by inflation over the past several years, which has eroded the purchasing power of cash savings. Today, prices remain elevated for the key spending areas affecting retirees the most, including healthcare, housing, and everyday necessities. Even though stocks and bonds are well-positioned to meet this

Recently, the stock market saw its biggest one-day drop since April. This happened because of growing tensions between the U.S. and China over special metals and trade fees. The selloff didn't last long, though. Markets bounced back after the White House used gentler language about trade. For people investing for the long term, these ups and downs might feel familiar after a quieter period in the markets. Even with trade uncertainty this year, markets have done quite well. Th

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