Personal Investor

Slower Economic Growth: What It Means for Investors in 2025

Personal Investor

September 3, 2025

Recent economic forecasts suggest slower growth ahead for both the United States and the global economy in 2025.

Markets Slip to Start September as Yields Rise, Tech Lags

Personal Investor

September 8, 2025

Stocks began the month under pressure, dragged lower by rising Treasury yields, renewed tariff uncertainty, and a flood of corporate debt issuance.

Maximizing Your Roth IRA for Wealth and Retirement

Personal Investor

August 26, 2025

Since its introduction in the late 1990s, the Roth IRA has become a popular way for individuals to build a secure financial future.

U.S. Durable Goods Orders Drop While Consumer Confidence Slips: Economic Caution Grows

Personal Investor

August 26, 2025

Today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, two key economic indicators offered fresh insights into the health of the U.S. economy. The Commerce Department released new data on Durable Goods Orders for July, while the Conference Board published the latest Consumer Confidence Index for August.

Economic Reports: Philadelphia Fed Index & Leading Economic Indicators

Personal Investor

August 21, 2025

Today, two major economic reports offer a mixed—but telling—snapshot of the U.S. economy’s current state and future direction.

Market Swings Highlight Importance of Diversification

Personal Investor

August 20, 2025

With markets experiencing dramatic ups and downs in recent years, the importance of diversification has never been clearer for both individual and institutional investors.