Eric Udvari

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2025 Retirement Guide Navigating Market Volatility with Confidence

2025 has been a wild ride for investors, especially the month of April. Volatility is normal for stock market investments but the tranquil markets of 2023 and 2024 had lulled some investors to sleep as the market seemed to reach new highs every day. Stocks should be viewed as long-term investments and as investors we should not worry about daily swings in the market. Every investor is different, especially when it comes to retirement spending goals. For some investors nearing retirement or entering retirement, the market volatility begins to feel different as their time horizon begins to shrink before they need the money to fund their retirement.

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 Street$marts: What is an Index Fund? 

Indexing is a term that is thrown around a lot in the investment space. Admittedly, I forget that this is a finance term that not all investors fully grasp or understand. So, what is an index fund?

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Tariffs in America: A Look Back at Their Impact on the Economy

Over the last couple of months, the markets and investors have been concerned about numerous policy decisions that a Trump administration would impose. One of these concerns that continues to be front and center are tariffs. What exactly are tariffs? Simply put, these are taxes imposed by one country on the goods or services imported from another. Tariffs can be used to influence another country, raise money or to protect a competitive advantage.

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Discover Retirement in Boise, Idaho: Affordable Living, Outdoor Adventures, and a Warm Community

Boise, Idaho is becoming an increasingly popular choice for retirees due to its affordable cost of living, outdoor recreation opportunities, and welcoming community. With a population of just over 230,000, Boise offers a laid-back, small-town feel with all the amenities of a larger city. In this article, we’ll explore what makes Boise a great place to retire, including its recreation activities, culture, and some affordability information.

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European Energy Crisis

European Energy Crisis

Earlier this week the Nord Stream 1 pipeline was completely shut down by Russian gas company Gazprom. This pipeline is the largest source of natural gas to Europe.

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Housing Bubble

Market Insights: Is there a Housing Bubble Brewing?

The start to this year has been anything but smooth for the stock and bond markets. With interest rates on the rise and inflation running amok, some investors have questioned where the bubbles are located. Crypto and profitless tech companies have already had their bubbles respectively pop. One area some investors have questioned is real estate. Are we in fact in a major real estate bubble?

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2022 Tax Guide for Gifting

As we start off the New Year, it’s never too early to start thinking about gifting strategies. Whether you plan on making gifts to charity or to loved ones, here are a few things to be thinking about.

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