The 2 Best Stocks for a Starter Stock Portfolio

The Fed’s hawkish monetary policy stance to tame the hot inflation is increasing recession fears. However, many analysts believe a soft landing is possible. Given the uncertain market conditions, fundamentally sound stocks Coca-Cola (KO) and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) might be best for a starter stock portfolio. Read more. shutterstock.com – StockNews The…

‘Ask For a Raise Now’: Salaries Aren’t Keeping Up With Inflation. Here’s What to Do.

Inflation has caused numbers to rise on pretty much everything — except salaries. According to recent surveys of U.S. employers, most businesses will be unable to provide raises that match the current level of 8.3% inflation, Business Insider reported. Surveys by Salary.com, Payscale, and WorldatWork predicted salary increases between 3.8% and 4.4%., which is nearly…

2 Safe Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold Right Now

Amid the Fed’s monetary policy tightening, the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite has lost close to 30% in 2022. However, the solid demand for tech solutions is expected to drive the industry’s recovery. Amid the market volatility, we think fundamentally sound tech stocks Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Juniper Networks (JNPR) might be safe buy-and-hold options. Keep reading….…

Alternatives to Annuities

You may be attracted to the idea of receiving a lifelong income after retirement. Unfortunately, pensions are disappearing. Only 31 percent of Americans currently retire with defined benefit pension plans. While 84% of people receive Social Security Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits, it was never intended to be their sole source of…