Our Blog
Enjoy our collection of articles that cover an array of personal finance topics.
Jul
26
2024
![Navigating Financial Responsibilities as a Working Parent](https://www.waterworthwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Working-Mom-600x535.webp)
Navigating Financial Responsibilities as a Working Parent
Being a working parent comes with a unique set of financial challenges that require careful planning and foresight. The financial landscape can seem daunting, from...
Jul
23
2024
![Markets in a Minute: Biden Out](https://www.waterworthwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6824071-Biden-Out-600x600.png)
Markets in a Minute: Biden Out
Biden Out If any of you have tuned into my recent presentations, webinars or podcast appearances, you would have heard me talk about investing...
Jul
16
2024
![Money with Murphy – A Concentrated Market](https://www.waterworthwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6800599-Concentrated-Market-600x600.png)
Money with Murphy – A Concentrated Market
The S&P 500 continued to march higher with tech stocks leading the charge. However, nearly 80% of S&P 500 companies underperformed the index. While fixed...
Jul
11
2024
![Markets in a Minute: Q2 Market Commentary and Outlook](https://www.waterworthwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6782500-Q2-Market-Review-and-Outlook-1-600x600.png)
Markets in a Minute: Q2 Market Commentary and Outlook
Q2 Market Review and Outlook Takeaways · S&P 500 Continued its Strong Performance: The S&P 500 gained about 5% in the 2nd quarter and...
Jul
3
2024
![Unlocking the Benefits of 529 Plans: A Guide for Grandparents](https://www.waterworthwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/529-Plan-Blog-600x600.jpg)
Unlocking the Benefits of 529 Plans: A Guide for Grandparents
What is the best legacy a grandparent can give? Many believe that the best gift is a brighter future through education. Depending on whether you...
Jun
26
2024
![Markets in a Minute: What an Aging Population Means for the Economy and Markets](https://www.waterworthwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/6737564-Markets-in-a-Minute-Aging-Population-600x600.png)
Markets in a Minute: What an Aging Population Means for the Economy and Markets
What an Aging Population Means for the Economy and Markets Investors have understandably been fixated on the trajectory of inflation, interest rates and other...
Jun
21
2024
![Inflation Update: Understanding Recent Trends and Future Implications](https://www.waterworthwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Money-with-Murphy-Inflation-600x600.jpg)
Inflation Update: Understanding Recent Trends and Future Implications
In this week’s Money with Murphy, Kara delves into the complexities of inflation, examining its recent trends and future implications. Two years ago, prices...
Jun
12
2024
![Infrastructure: The Unsung Hero of the Global Economy](https://www.waterworthwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Infrastructure-600x600.jpg)
Infrastructure: The Unsung Hero of the Global Economy
What’s behind the global push to upgrade infrastructure? Old age and economic costs: Many of the roads, railways, bridges, power plants and other critical assets...
Jun
11
2024
![May Market Commentary](https://www.waterworthwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/May-Market-Commentary-2-600x600.jpg)
May Market Commentary
In May, the stock market bounced back from a challenging April, closing the month on a high note. This significantly improved from the previous month,...
May
30
2024
![Aging in Place: Updating Your Home for Comfort and Longevity](https://www.waterworthwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Aging-in-Place-2-600x600.jpg)
Aging in Place: Updating Your Home for Comfort and Longevity
As we navigate through life, our needs and abilities evolve. For many individuals or their aging parents, the concept of “aging in place” has become...
May
8
2024
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April Market Commentary
April marked a significant shift in the stock market, with each of the benchmark indexes enduring their first downturn in several months. Various factors influenced...
May
8
2024
![Money with Murphy – Job Market Jigsaw: Putting the Pieces Together](https://www.waterworthwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/6609252-Job-Market-Jigsaw-600x600.jpg)
Money with Murphy – Job Market Jigsaw: Putting the Pieces Together
Last week, we got the first evidence in months that the job market is weakening. In April, 175,000 new jobs were created. That level of...