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By Kevin Chambers

By Kevin Chambers

The unprecedented accumulation of debt by American consumers was one of the major factors in the 2008 Credit Crisis. This month we update our analysis of what has happened to household debt since then.

By Kevin Chambers

By Kevin Chambers

A target date fund is a type of mutual fund found in many 401(k) plans. Target date funds are useful and popular long-term investment options. They are considered a “one-stop shopping fund.” One target date fund has a mix of different asset classes: US stocks, international stocks, US bonds, and international bonds.

By Kevin Chambers

By Kevin Chambers

Presidential debates are prime forums for throwing about economic indicators that can be easily miss understood. Understandably, one hot topic area is the job market. In this month's paper, we break down how the job market works, how the numbers are calculated, and what they mean.

By Kevin Chambers

By Kevin Chambers

The US dollar is at its highest point in over a decade. Since June 2014, the value of the dollar has risen by 22%[1]. Let’s look at how a nation’s currency gets valued and why is the dollar been rising. 

By Kevin Chambers

When saving for retirement, time is your friend. The earlier you start saving for retirement, the easier it will be to have a significant nest egg. By starting early, you have more to time for your assets to grow and take advantage of compounding interest.

By Kevin Chambers