Raise your hand if you knew, after the March crash, that the stock market would hit record highs by the end of the year. Stop. Put it down. Nobody believes you. Even for the hardy “buy when there’s blood in the streets” crowd, throwing more money into the game when …
Read More »
There’s a lot of chatter right now about forgiveness and reconciliation. No doubt every spiritual and moral practice has their own version of what repentance and forgiveness looks like. Here’s how repentance was taught to me as a Mormon. There are specific steps: 1) Recognize and admit to yourself you …
Read More »
Sweden’s strategy to tackle the pandemic is singular: avoid lockdowns to keep the economy going and encourage herd immunity from the virus. Pontus Lundahl/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images If Anders Tegnell is right, with a bit of holiday magic Swedes may be able to swap strict social distancing for a slightly more …
Read More »
The Federal Reserve is shaking things up — which is both good and bad news for consumers. The Fed made some of the biggest changes to its policy in years following an extended review. The central bank has revised its approach to inflation and the labor market in a move …
Read More »
Anyone else love spring? I love the fresh start it brings to the year … Warm air, flowers blooming, and the sunshine! As much as I love getting outside during the spring months, I also love bringing spring into our home. The number one question I get asked is where …
Read More »
Stay safe, MarketWatchers, and don’t miss these top stories: Personal Finance The CDC now says all Americans should wear masks — here’s a simple DIY approach When you can’t buy a mask, make it yourself. Should all Americans be wearing face masks to protect against coronavirus? The CDC now says …
Read More »
Herd immunity. In the absence of therapeutic treatments or a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, it suggests that there’s safety in numbers. Physicians say the truth is far more complex. Patrick Vallance, the U.K.’s chief scientific adviser, said “herd immunity” is an option the government is exploring in its effort …
Read More »