Sheldon Pickering

Financial Consultant who loves golf and food.

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The Japanese baseball star says he was unaware his longtime interpreter stole millions from his bank account to pay off gambling debts. His attitude toward money over the years suggests that’s not as far-fetched as it might sound. https://t.co/A6vgBRUxIr

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The trajectory of oil demand and timing of an eventual "peak" are under considerable scrutiny and polarize opinions in the energy market. So what is on the horizon? https://t.co/TtgqVjKQNB

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When you've seen the enemy, and it is yourself. https://t.co/8wOQnTthEW

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but policymakers indicated they still expect to reduce them by three-quarters of a percentage point by the end of 2024. https://t.co/RknLSdK7tI

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A health savings account offers a triple tax advantage, making it an attractive investment tool. To use an HSA, you have to be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. Financially savvy people are maxing out HSAs, not touching the https://t.co/MfLmroMF3V

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Federal Reserve officials didn’t significantly change their outlook for delivering interest-rate cuts later this year despite solid growth and firmer-than-anticipated inflation in recent months. https://t.co/5ZZ9hdJiy6

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Numb to raises and promotions, some people chase different kinds of success https://t.co/nrNXp8wlsG

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The ‘dual-income, no kids’ moniker is suddenly everywhere, and the lexicon has ballooned to include DINKWADs, SINKs and DINOs. https://t.co/vFa45nZnlA

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Overall, millennials expect to retire during ages 60 to 64, but 34% of the generation feel they are behind with their savings. Currently, the saving rate of millennials is 9.7%.7 Yet, 46% of millennials believe they will not be fina https://t.co/nGcnKRyBLs

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Climate change has not yet broken through as a bipartisan issue. We should all be concerned with the effects of climate change on our retirement portfolios, however. https://t.co/Q3cI87FBDT

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Changes in the federal financial-aid application, testing requirements and affirmative action have plunged applicants and schools into uncertainty. A college counselor called one part ”a hot mess.” https://t.co/Tu86ldkJ0d

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Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C., recently awarded scholarships to a pair of extremely talented high school…cornhole players. https://t.co/n2r3HTXcC3

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New research finds that for named trends such as FAANG and the Magnificent Seven, market-beating returns can last for about a year. https://t.co/oy2Xpp8Gju

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Gen Zers popularized 'loud budgeting,' a trend promoting transparency in spending habits. The trend is a reaction to high living costs and a shift from the 'quiet luxury' approach. Strategies include setting clear savings goals and https://t.co/D6gn9hxPm5

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There are lots of asset classes that are fine for speculating. But a few good low-fee exchange-traded fades can capture their value. Plus, a reader asks about India. https://t.co/bpq5V7UusH

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As you buckle up for entrepreneurship, remember – it's not just a journey but an epic adventure towards enduring achievement in the dynamic business world. https://t.co/zM0JJZGLw3

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Gen Z is living with their parents to save money. But it could cost them, big time, over the long haul. https://t.co/SLLJnKZmOe

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Artificial intelligence can make companies more efficient and workers happier – or cause mass misery. The choice is ours. https://t.co/BlGCz2HIb4

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A push toward computerization, an increase in the amount of components and flimsier materials have undercut reliability. https://t.co/FADv86WxYm

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Fueled by once-low rates, more older Americans have mortgage debt, according to new research. But the downsides can be significant, some experts say. https://t.co/tCaVgcjhal