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06.25.24 - Best states for taxes

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - June 26, 2024 14:14 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Whether you dream of the beaches or the mountains, where you live can have a dramatic impact on your cost of living. On this episode of Market Sense, we take a closer look at how state income taxes can impact your disposable income and retirement savings. Plus, our Fidelity pros weigh in on the ...

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06.18.24 - Do I need an Estate Plan?

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - June 20, 2024 14:57 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
The Fed has decided to hold interest rates steady. We talk about what this decision could mean for the remainder of 2024 and how investor sentiment is impacting the stock market. Plus, we're talking about who needs an estate plan and what it might include. Read the View the slides Watch the ...

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06.11.24 - Secure 2.0 changes and what is means for your Retirement

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - June 12, 2024 18:45 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
The Fed is holding their June meeting. Plus, our Fidelity pros help make sense of the changes passed under the federal Secure 2.0 Act, and explain what it could mean for your retirement savings. Read the View the slides Watch the video replay © 2024 FMR LLC. All rights reserved

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06.04.24 - 2024 Midyear Outlook Roundtable

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - June 07, 2024 20:17 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
It’s half time – and time for you to come up with a game plan for the second half! Join our roundtable of Fidelity professionals for an in-depth conversation about the state of the economy, inflation, the bull market, and when the Fed might cut rates. Plus, we’ll address our top viewer questions...

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Market Insights: A download on the equity market backdrop and some additional insights on the bond market

Market Insights - May 29, 2024 23:37 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 47 ratings
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05.21.24 - “Sell in May and Go Away?” Think again...

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - May 22, 2024 14:10 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Americans are feeling worse about the economy, despite this bull market. So why is this happening? Our Fidelity Pros take a closer look at the factors contributing to weaker consumer sentiment. They also examine and debunk the “Sell in May” strategy by explaining the risks that come with trying t...

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05.14.24 - Which Investment Accounts are Right for You?

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - May 14, 2024 13:04 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Do I need a brokerage account? Should I consider a Roth IRA? On this episode, the Market Sense panelists discuss the pros and cons of different investing accounts and the tax strategies that set them apart. Plus, a short April sell-off has led to an early May rally. Panelists weigh in on what’s...

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Market Insights: A look into the current market environment

Market Insights - May 14, 2024 05:55 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 47 ratings
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05.07.24 - Investing Opportunities in a High-Rate Environment

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - May 08, 2024 15:28 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
For the first time this year, the markets have seen some volatility that even strong tech earnings can’t seem to completely shake. Stubborn inflation and a more hawkish stance from the Fed have investors bracing for what’s next. From equities to bonds, on this episode of Market Sense our Fideli...

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04.30.24 - What to Do with Money Markets, and Maturing CDs and Treasurys

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - May 02, 2024 16:05 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Lots of investors have money “parked” in short-term instruments like Treasury bills, CDs, and money market funds because of high short-term interest rates. As those CDs and Treasurys mature, investors may be faced with what to do with that cash -- could it be fuel for the next market rally? Our p...

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04.23.24 - Quarterly Check-up: What’s Ahead for the Markets and Investors

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - April 24, 2024 20:21 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
On this week’s episode of Market Sense, we’re taking a look at the big takeaways from the first Quarter of 2024. What were the challenges investors faced in Q1? What can investors expect in Q2, and will the Fed cut rates in Q2? Plus, how to consider adjusting your portfolio, accordingly. Read th...

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04.16.24 - Do you have Money Dysmorphia?

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - April 17, 2024 18:15 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Economic indicators point to a strong economy, but a cultural historian at Fidelity explains why a growing number of people have a distorted view of the economy and their financial reality. A branch leader explains how this can lead to poor decisions, and how to not let it sidetrack you. Read th...

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Market Insights: A look into the durability of the equity market recovery and a dive into a new suite of fundamental active ETFs

Market Insights - April 16, 2024 17:15 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 47 ratings
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04.09.24 - Saving for What Matters Most

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - April 09, 2024 13:10 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
The Market Sense team is marking America Saves Week by answering your questions about “Saving for What Matters Most.” What does it really take to meet long-term goals like emergency savings, college, and retirement? And how can investing help? Plus, the market headlines including the March Jobs r...

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04.02.24 - Tax-Smart Investing Strategies to Consider for your Portfolio

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - April 03, 2024 16:46 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
The Market Sense team discuss tax sensitive strategies designed to help keep more money in your portfolio and explain how our Fidelity professionals can help. Plus, they provide an economic “check-up" with the release of several new key gauges of economic data including some new inflation numbers...

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03.26.24 - Opportunities When Interest Rates Fall

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - March 27, 2024 17:11 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Our Fidelity Professionals explain why they believe we’re now shifting to an environment of falling interest rates and accelerating earnings and weigh in on which investments, sectors and themes historically tend to do well in a falling rate environment. Plus, get all your latest market news in 2...

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Market Insights: Crosscurrents in the markets into 2024

Market Insights - March 21, 2024 18:21 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 47 ratings
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03.19.24 -A Good Time for Income Investing?

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - March 20, 2024 16:15 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Our Fidelity professionals discuss some of the most attractive potential options for income in the current interest-rate environment, the risks and rewards of income investing, plus how income investments can fit into a portfolio. As always, they also tackle the latest market headlines, including...

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A Good Time for Income Investing? - 3.19.24

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - March 19, 2024 18:41 - 20 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Our Fidelity professionals discuss the options and strategies for income investing and the risks and rewards of each. And they explain why this may be the time to act. Plus, as always, they’ll cover the latest market headlines, including the Fed’s March meeting. Download transcript (PDF) | Down...

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A Good Time for Income Investing? - 03.19.24

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - March 19, 2024 18:41 - 20 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Our Fidelity professionals discuss the options and strategies for income investing and the risks and rewards of each. And they explain why this may be the time to act. Plus, as always, they’ll cover the latest market headlines, including the Fed’s March meeting. Download transcript (PDF) | Down...

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03.12.24 -The New Retirement & What It Means for You

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - March 13, 2024 20:19 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Our professionals break down Fidelity’s latest “State of Retirement Planning” and a variety of retirement savings strategies. Plus, they discuss where the U.S. economy may be in the business cycle and whether a recession may be farther out than previously thought. Read the View the slides Wat...

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03.05.24 - Politics, the Economy and the Markets

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - March 05, 2024 17:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
On this Super Tuesday episode of Market Sense, we’re speaking with Fidelity’s V.P. of Government Relations from Washington D.C., where a potential Government Shutdown is still a possibility. She’ll lay out areas where the 2024 Presidential Election could impact U.S. policies at home and abroad. T...

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Market Insights: A look into the markets and economy in the start of 2024

Market Insights - February 28, 2024 15:04 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 47 ratings
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02/27 - Market Sense - Tax Changes That Could Save You Money

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - February 27, 2024 14:50 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
It’s that time of year again! What are the tax changes for this year? In 20 minutes, we'll cover 5 areas where there are changes that might impact filing your taxes this year. Plus, what to keep in mind throughout the year to help reduce your taxes for next year's filing. And as always, we’ll cov...

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Market Insights: Equity market backdrop and quant strategies

Market Insights - February 21, 2024 18:07 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 47 ratings
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02/13 - The Markets, Money, and Relationships

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - February 13, 2024 20:35 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Money can’t buy love, but money can complicate love! In addition to the market and economic headlines, our Fidelity professionals will dig into the findings from our “Couples and Money Study” – which Fidelity started conducting 17 years ago. They’ll discuss what happens when couples have mismatch...

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02/06: Portfolio Checkup

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - February 06, 2024 17:06 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
A new Calendar year can be a great opportunity to reflect on your financial progress and review your portfolio and goals for the future. What are the principles of a financial check-up? Plus, the Fed has been signaling that it may not be ready to cut rates in March. What does it mean for the mar...

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01/30: What’s Next for Bonds?

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - February 02, 2024 16:06 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
The Fed's interest rate hiking campaign has impacted bond investors in a variety of ways. We’re answering viewers' questions about bonds! What will the impact be when the Fed starts cutting rates? And if the economy does enter into a recession, how have bonds historically performed when the econo...

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01/23: Investing Considerations with ETFs and Bitcoin ETPs

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - January 26, 2024 20:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Our Fidelity Professionals talk about the economic outlook as the markets settle into the new year! They then dive into a quick crash course on ETFs and ETPs. What’s the difference? And what’s the deal with the new spot Bitcoin ETP that was just approved by Federal regulators, which some say coul...

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01/09: 2024 Outlook Special: What's ahead for the Markets and Economy

Fidelity Viewpoints: Market Sense - January 23, 2024 16:41 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
A panel of Fidelity representatives discuss what 2024 may hold for the economy, stocks, bonds, and more. Read the full transcript. View the slides Watch the video replay. © 2024 FMR LLC. All rights reserved