Two-fifths of older workers are “delaying retirement” because of inflation, markets

There’s a new survey out, and everything about it pisses me off. Retirement confidence is very low. Retirement anxiety is the way to go. Women in particular sacrifice their retirement plans to provide financial assistance to “family members” (adult children, presumably) or friends. Basic knowledge of retirement is minimal. Read: Boost your bank account by … Read more

Stock market investors expecting smoother sailing have history on their side

Stock market investors hoping for a break after a brutally volatile 2022 have history — and options traders — on their side. With sluggish inflation supporting speculation that the Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its interest rate hikes, equity derivatives traders are anticipating an exit from the turmoil that continued to race through … Read more