Monthly Archives: June 2023

The price of marriage

Tying the knot can have many practical financial benefits. Married couples often have dual incomes. They get tax breaks, enjoy economies of scale, can rely on each other during adverse life events, and generally have a longer life span than unmarried folks. But is it possible to put a dollar amount on the benefits of marriage? Well, some… Read More »

Stock market volatility imminent

The S&P 500 is near a 52 week high. But what’s surprising is that less than half of all the companies that make up the index are trading above their 50 day moving average. This is strange because you would expect most components in the index to be doing well. But instead the recent rally seems to come… Read More »