Author: Mark Starosciak, CFP®
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2025 Year Ahead Outlook: Built to Last
We hedge our bets, here at Infinium. A ‘Year Ahead Outlook’ piece published in early February is pushing it a little, don’t you think? We cannot disagree.... Read more.
How to Access Your IRA Without Penalty Before Age 59 ½
Section 72(t) of the Internal Revenue Code allows individuals to access funds from their retirement accounts before reaching the typical retirement age of 59½ without... Read more.
Alternatives: Managed Futures for Dummies
Ever since I started in the business, the idea of how to get real diversification has always interested me. Especially today, many markets all seem to move in the... Read more.
Social Security Changes for 2025
In 2025, several significant changes to the U.S. Social Security system have been implemented, reflecting both economic adjustments and legislative decisions that... Read more.
2024 Year-End Review: The Path is Always Foggy
As we close the books on 2024, it’s time to look back at what the heck just happened! To our chagrin, barring no major moves lower in the next week, the US... Read more.
2024 Year in Review: Breaking, Bad Bonds
In 2024, the U.S. bond markets experienced a year of considerable fluctuation, shaped by economic indicators, policy shifts, and geopolitical events. Early in the... Read more.
2024 Year in Review: Bitcoin Bonanza
This year, Bitcoin experienced a remarkable year, recently hitting over $107,000, driven by a confluence of market dynamics, regulatory developments, and political... Read more.
2024 Year in Review: US Housing Hangover
In 2024, the U.S. residential housing market experienced a period of transition, characterized by a mix of stabilizing factors and ongoing challenges. The year began... Read more.
Market Update October 2024: Shine On
If you were only listening to the talking heads on CNBC, you probably would have missed one of the biggest stories of the year – gold’s relentless +30% move... Read more.
Market Update August 2024: Rocky with a Hint of Smoothness
What a wild month of August we are witnessing. From panic selling on Monday, August 5 to a solid rebound since then, investors are feeling the whipsaw action of... Read more.