Adam Shell

New Jersey, New York

Business Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance business writer/editor. Markets. Money. Personal Finance. Investing. Stocks. 401(k)s. IRAs. Mutual Funds. ETFs. Former market reporter at USA TODAY.

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Articles

Why The Weak U.S. Dollar Will Cost You More

2 weeks ago | investors.com | Adam Shell

Americans take a strong dollar for granted. But now the buck's buying power is under siege. And that weak dollar won't go as far as it did earlier in the year. Vacationers traveling abroad this summer, for example, will feel the financial pinch. It will be more expensive to travel to European cities like Rome, Paris or Barcelona. There are strategies to ease some of the pain.
Why The Weak U.S. Dollar Will Cost You More

2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Adam Shell

Why The Weak U.S. Dollar Will Cost You MoreWhy The Weak U.S. Dollar Will Cost You MoreAmericans take a strong dollar for granted. But now the buck's buying power is under siege. And that weak dollar won't go far.
Why The Weak U.S. Dollar Will Cost You More

2 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Adam Shell

Americans take a strong dollar for granted. But now the buck's buying power is under siege. And that weak dollar won't go far.
The Role of the U.S. Dollar in Retirement: Is It Secure?

2 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Adam Shell

Everybody knows the importance of Social Security, regular 401(k) contributions, and good health to achieving a secure retirement. Less clear is the role the U.S. dollar plays in financial readiness for life after work. The dollar is more than just a form of payment used by Americans to purchase gas, buy a beer at the bar or pay the credit card bill. It is one of the most reliable currencies in the world, a status that has benefited American retirees for generations.
You Need This Retirement Income Strategy That Works In All Markets

3 weeks ago | investors.com | Adam Shell

Steep market downturns expose weaknesses in retirement income plans. And that was especially true earlier this year when the S&P 500 tumbled some 20% from its high. The eureka moment occurs when retirees realize they have a gap. They must make sure they have enough access to cash that's unaffected by market swings to pay their monthly bills.
4 Smart Investment Moves for Retirees in a Bear Market

3 weeks ago | aarp.org | Adam Shell |Daniel Bortz

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Plunging stock prices in a down market, like what we recently witnessed in the wake of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs plan, can leave a sour taste in the mouth of retirees who rely on their investments to help cover their living expenses. But instead of bailing out of the stock market or wallowing in your financial misfortune, a better strategy is to turn a lemon market into lemonade.
Learn To Overcome Fear To Reinvent Yourself

3 weeks ago | investors.com | Adam Shell

Fear often keeps people from taking the all-important first step towards success. It is that little voice in our heads that often holds us back. Fear gives us pause. It puts a negative spin on things. How do you overcome fear? Letting negativity from naysayers deflate you can also be a career killer.
Where To Put Money If Treasuries Lose Their Safe-Haven Status

4 weeks ago | investors.com | Adam Shell

U.S. Treasuries, long viewed as a risk-free investment and a haven in tough times, have been behaving badly in the face of tariff uncertainty. The problem: During Wall Street's early-April sell-off in stocks, Treasury prices went down, too.
Stock Market Crash Survival Guide For Retirees

1 month ago | investors.com | Adam Shell

The 2025 stock market crash occurred at a lousy time for retirees, especially those who just recently stopped working. Just a short time after saying goodbye to steady paychecks, President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on U.S. trading partners around the globe sent the stock market into free fall amid recession fears.
Trump's Tariffs Turn Into Unmitigated Disaster For Stocks

1 month ago | investors.com | Adam Shell

Uncertainty over tariffs and a sharp downturn in Magnificent Seven stocks pressured the U.S. stock market in the first quarter and caused most domestic stock funds to suffer losses. Fears of a trade war intensified in March after President Donald Trump slapped a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. He also warned of a 25% levy on foreign-made autos, as well as tariffs on some goods from China, Canada and Mexico.