Summer break is over and it’s time for a reset. Heading into the fall, the biggest economic questions are: Will the resilient US economy stumble into a recession and how high will the Fed take interest rates? The answer to these questions will have profound impacts on both the bond and equity markets. Second quarter earnings may have come in better than expected, but the real story was in the trends that are unfolding and corporate guidance. And as politicians come back to work after their summer recess, there are rumblings of government funding disagreements that may lead to another spending showdown at the end of September. To top it off, the 2024 election season is officially underway.

Reading time 2 mins: Ideas for saving more.

https://www.raymondjames.com/commentary-and-insights/family-life-events/2023/08/11/7-ways-to-boost-your-savings?utm_source=ccemail

Investors losing money when selling a house? I find this hard to believe

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/disturbing-trend-real-estate-investors-130711393.html

You may not have to pay back your student loan …..if you qualify.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/22/student-loan-borrowers-may-see-their-bill-drop-to-0-under-save-plan-.html

Judging from the traffic on the way into the office, more people are going into the office, but you still can have options

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/25/how-to-get-a-flexible-work-schedule-amid-a-return-to-office-push.html

Some good information on Social Security Benefits

https://money.com/social-security-benefits-cut-2033/

Facebook Settlement Update

https://money.com/how-to-claim-facebook-settlement-money/

There are a lot of things that con affect your care insurance rates and credit history is one of them.

https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/how-credit-affects-insurance-rates-171516158.html

Looking to make some inexpensive updates to your home?

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/6-ways-update-bathroom-250-less-design-pros

Reading time 3 minutes: Nearly 70% of people 65 or older will require long term care at some point.

https://www.raymondjames.com/commentary-and-insights/retirement-longevity/2023/08/09/long-term-care-insurance-can-support-your-future-flexibility?utm_source=ccemail

Social Security unrealistic expectations

https://www.fa-mag.com/news/baby-boomers-are-overestimating-future-social-security-income-74420.html?section=43&utm_source=FA+Subscribers&utm_campaign=033856f68f-FAN_FA_News_SchwabFutureInFocus_072722_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6bebc79291-033856f68f-238722997

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