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Goldilocks Returns; Market Ends Week “Just Right.”

jmuch2025-01-21T10:48:52-06:00January 21, 2025|Categories: Weekly Update|Tags: 401(k), AI, alternative energy, alternative investments, artificial intelligence, chicago, college education, CPI, debt, Fed, financial planning, financial strategy, income tax brackets, income taxes, Interest Rates, investing, investment, market volatility, markets, retirement, retirement planning, risk, risk management, social security, sustainability, taxes, wealth management, wealth transfer, women|

The Weekly Update

Week of January 20th, 2025
By Christopher T. Much, CFP®, AIF®

Stocks roared back last week, fueled by upbeat Q4 corporate reports and economic news that stalled inflationary fears.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 2.91 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 2.45 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, picking up 3.69 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, added 2.00 percent.

Goldilocks is Back
The “Goldilocks” narrative—an economy that’s neither too hot nor too cold—made a comeback last week.

Tuesday’s Producer Price Index report showed that wholesale prices rose less than expected in December—one piece of evidence suggesting a cooling economy.

Stocks jumped out of the gate Wednesday after the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed core inflation (minus volatile energy and food prices) rose less than expected. Investors also cheered Q4 reports from a handful of money center banks and positive news out …

What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

jmuch2024-02-28T21:14:41-06:00February 28, 2024|Categories: Resource Center|Tags: 529, 529 plans, college education, financial planning, funding an education|

Half Million Dollar Baby

jmuch2023-04-06T15:23:59-05:00April 6, 2023|Categories: Resource Center|Tags: college education, financial planning, women|

Ultimate College Checklist

jmuch2019-07-12T09:23:09-05:00July 12, 2019|Categories: Resource Center|Tags: college education, financial planning|

Ultimate College Checklist

With summer in the air, it means fall is just around the corner. And, for many, that means kids heading off to college. We share a checklist of 13 critical items that should be addressed before your child starts classes. http://bit.ly/2KLR0P0

Six Steps to a College Internship

jmuch2019-04-25T10:38:34-05:00April 25, 2019|Categories: Resource Center|Tags: college education|

Six Steps to a College Internship

Higher education has been in the news a lot recently – both because of March Madness and the College Admissions Scandal – so we wanted to explore the topic further and share insights on how to land a summer internship that can build a student’s personal brand the right way. Take a look at our new article here http://bit.ly/college_internships

CollegeWise Webinar – Harvard, Stanford or Bust

jmuch2018-10-10T13:39:15-05:00October 10, 2018|Categories: Resource Center|Tags: college education, taxes|

Harvard, Stanford or Bust – a Webinar

Just what does it take to get into the top colleges and universities in the country? How do you identify the school that’s the best fit for your student? On October 24th, join us for a webinar with CollegeWise, the nation’s largest college counseling organization. We’ll debunk college admission myths and show you what the college admissions process looks like from the inside. We’ll also give you an overview of college savings options and how you can begin to financially prepare for your student’s amazing college adventure. Register here: http://bit.ly/2zU5AgA

Is College Worth It?

jmuch2018-03-29T10:40:47-05:00March 29, 2018|Categories: Resource Center|Tags: college education, financial planning|

Is College Worth It?

With college debt at an all-time high and first jobs challenging to find, you may be wondering about the ROI of a college education. The decision to attend – or not – is intensely personal. But, if college lies in your future or the future of someone you love, it is important to start the planning process as soon as possible. Grab a copy of our new eBook now to begin to understand the costs and benefits of attending http://bit.ly/2GRy4JH.