Olivia Goodwill

02/25/2023

Getting preapproved for a mortgage loan can strengthen your negotiating position when trying to purchase a home. Learn how to get preapproved by following this step-by-step guide.

A mortgage preapproval is a written statement from a lender affirming that you’ve qualified for a home loan under specific terms. With a preapproval, the lender pulls your credit report and examines your documents, so be prepared to provide details about your income, debt, and financial accounts. ...

02/24/2023

Thinking about your expected retirement age? Learn what age most people are retiring, how they're getting there, and what strategy makes the most sense for you.

For almost a century, 65 has been seen as the age at which people retire in America. This is largely due to the original Social Security Act of 1935, which set the minimum age for full retirement benefits at 65, and since then, 65 has seemed like the magic number for retirement. Does that age still....

02/23/2023

Click below to check out resources to help you understand and navigate today’s market and economic landscape.

Resilient assets with attractive yields can help portfolios stay centered in 2023, when we expect inflation to moderate, central bank policy to steady, and a recession to take hold.

02/22/2023

If you’re feeling stressed about your future in these turbulent times, check out this article on how to cope with anxiety today–and still reach your goals for tomorrow.

From fluctuating markets to soaring inflation, investors are facing uncertainty. Here’s how to cope with anxiety today–and still reach your goals for tomorrow.

02/21/2023

Click below to check out resources to help you understand and navigate today's market and economic landscape.

Our take on the Fed’s policy actions

02/20/2023

Happy Presidents Day! Today, we recognize and remember our country’s leaders and the impacts they’ve had on our nation and way of life.

02/18/2023

Death is a subject that the living often avoid talking about, but giving it some consideration now can help you realize what goals are most worthy of your time. Here are 5 reflections to mull over.

I doubt anyone on their deathbed has ever said, "I wish I worked more."

02/17/2023

Think you've cut down your utility bills as much as you possibly can? Think again.

This past winter was one of the coldest and longest winters on record in many parts of the country. Here in Detroit, where I live, we are still in long sleeves but I’m hoping that will change soon! With rising temperatures, many looks for ways to save money on utilities in the summer as it

02/16/2023

A stock market correction presents challenges—and also opportunity. But most importantly, don't panic.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has seen two drops of more than 1,000 points in just a single week, taking the average down more than 10% from the all-time high it set in January and officially marking a stock market correction. While some investors are panicking over the market’s decline, smart...

02/15/2023

Worried about a recession? Take these steps to be more prepared.

Runaway inflation is doing more than raising prices for the average American. It's also increasing the risk of a global recession. Citi's chief

02/14/2023

Thank you for your business and ongoing support. We hope you have the sweetest Valentine’s Day!

02/13/2023

If you're leaving your job, you'll need to make a decision about what to do with your 401k. Learn more about your options.

When you quit a job, you typically have to decide the fate of your 401k. In some cases, the idea of cashing the account out might be particularly