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1 week ago | 
fool.com | Katie Brockman
The S&P 500 (^GSPC -3.46%) has been plunging in recent weeks, officially closing out last week in a crash after falling by more than 10% in a single day after President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs. Recession fears are also increasing, with J.P. Morgan predicting a 60% chance of a recession by the end of the year. Analysts at Goldman Sachs have also raised their recession probability to 45%, their second increase in a week and up from their estimate of 20% to 35% in late March.
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1 week ago | 
fool.com | Katie Brockman
Stocks have been incredibly volatile in recent weeks, and despite the most recent market rally, many investors are feeling pessimistic about the future as recession risks increase. However, as daunting as times like these are, there's also a silver lining: Stocks are on sale. Stocks have been incredibly expensive the last few years as the market surged. In the past five years alone, the S&P 500 (^GSPC -3.46%) is up by close to 100%, as of this writing.
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2 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Katie Brockman
After a roller coaster of a week, the S&P 500 (^GSPC 9.52%) ended in a crash on Friday, after falling by more than 10% in just 24 hours. Many investors are understandably worried about what comes next, especially once businesses and consumers start seeing the impact of President Trump's tariffs.
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2 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Katie Brockman
Major stock indexes have taken a nasty tumble this week after President Donald Trump announced his latest tariff plans. Many countries are issuing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. as well. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -5.82%) swiftly fell into a bear market, as of this writing, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC -5.97%) inches closer by the hour.
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2 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Katie Brockman
If you're feeling nervous about the future of the stock market, you're far from alone. Around 62% of U.S. investors are pessimistic about the next six months, according to an April 2025 survey from the American Association of Individual Investors -- the highest figure since March 2009.
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3 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Katie Brockman
The market has been shaky in recent weeks, and it can be an intimidating time to invest. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.67%) is down by around 9.13% since mid-February, as of this writing, with the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.87%) tumbling by close to 14% in that time. While it can be tempting to hold off on buying for now, market slumps are one of the best opportunities to generate wealth. With stock prices dropping, now is your chance to load up on quality investments for a fraction of the cost.
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3 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Katie Brockman
For millions of Americans, Social Security is more than just a check. The program keeps around 16.3 million adults age 65 and older out of poverty, according to 2024 data from the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The average payment varies significantly based on many factors, such as income and age. According to the most recent data from the Social Security Administration released in March 2025, the average payment among retired workers is around $1,981 per month.
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3 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Katie Brockman
It's a daunting time to invest in the stock market, as major indexes have been plunging in recent weeks. Both the S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.97%) and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -2.70%) dipped into correction territory earlier this month, and while they seem to be on the rebound for right now, there's no shortage of recession concerns.
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4 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Katie Brockman
It's been a rough few weeks for the stock market, as major indexes tumbled into correction territory. The S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.12%) fell by just over 10% between mid-February and mid-March, while the tech-focused Nasdaq (^IXIC -2.04%) plunged by close to 14% in that time. Investor sentiment has also been steadily declining.
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1 month ago | 
fool.com | Katie Brockman
Social Security can make or break retirement for millions of older adults. Benefits are a major source of income for 60% of current retirees, according to a 2024 Gallup poll, with an additional 28% saying their benefits are a minor income source. However, the program isn't as reliable as it once was. Between the dwindling trust funds, loss of buying power due to inflation, and political tension threatening the program's future, it's normal to feel concerned about Social Security's future.
