China, auto loans, oil and interest rates. Today I discuss recent news stories that affect the market.

Domestic and international corporate earnings are up again with the best increase we’ve seen since 2011. Why? The US Dollar sank 10% since Trump took office, which is good for companies making profits overseas and want to bring their business back home. Today I discuss this and other geopolitical issues that affect the market. Other topics include:

• Charitable giving and tax planning –Why you should stop giving cash and start giving shares or funds
• Levels of investing –Why invest internationally at all?
• Getting yourself through retirement during a recession
• Retirement date funds

 

 

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