Week in review

The Week In Review is a snapshot and “one stop shop” of articles we’ve written during the week and other content we’ve found interesting and come across on the internet. The topics will vary but generally should have some linkage and relevance to what we discuss. Perspective and knowledge can provide some wonderful insights and inspiration. Hope you enjoy the spin!

Stuff we found interesting on the web:

1. Something to keep an eye on in the coming weeks could impact your retirement plans when Congress returns from recess.
2. Since we are on the topic of retirement what is your magic number to have stashed away? You might be surprised what most of America think the number is.
3. Many of us, myself included, believe the S&P 500 is an integral component when developing a retirement portfolio. What you may not know is the threat that some think it could have on your retirement plans.
4. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock this week the first apparent sign of a recession occurred. Is it accurate? How long might it be until we are in the recession? History suggests, on average, 15 months after what happened this week is when the recession is in full force.
5. Did you ever think a bank would pay you to get a mortgage? That’s effectively what happened this week in Denmark when the first negative interest rate mortgage was launched. Wild times ladies and gentlemen, what a time to be alive!

Everywhere you look speculation is happening surrounding the world economy cracking, a potential recession looming, the impact of the 2020 election in the US. It’s just getting started. Drown out the noise and enjoy the ride because it’s going to be bumpy – but it is par for the course and nothing to fret over. Hope you’re having a great weekend and thanks for reading!