by MasterPlan Your Retirement | Sep 20, 2020 | Financial Planning, Retirement Income
The financial markets have been on a wild ride in 2020. The year began with a continuation of the bull market that started in 2009. The longest bull market in history, however, came to an abrupt end with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.1 From February 20 to March...
by MasterPlan Your Retirement | Sep 15, 2020 | Financial Planning, Retirement Income
It took just under five months for it to happen. On August 17th, the S&P 500 closed at 3389.78—an all-time record. That record is also significant because it means the index officially recouped all losses from the downturn that happened in March.1 This year has...