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Yale professor, Arthur Okun created the Misery Index for academics, business leaders, policymakers, and investors alike to gauge the perceived present pulse of the economy. Particularly, how the American public at large is feeling about their current state. The Misery Index is the total of both the inflation and unemployment rate. The higher the number,

55% of Americans are reported to be invested in the stock market according to robo.1db.com/Gallup. The S&P chart shows the stock market advancement and daily volatility. Volatility has averaged .989% each trading session from its intraday high and low points. The question, has the market presented optimal times to invest over this bull run or

National Home Prices rose 3.2% year-over-year, according to S&P/Case-Shiller. Atlanta, Boston, and Miami led metro area price appreciation at 4.0%, 3.9%, and 3.9%, respectively. While Los Angeles, New York, and San Franciso trailed the national average by single digits, but still rose 1.1%, 0.9%, and 0.2%. Census Bureau tabulates occupied housing units at 122.5 million.

When it comes to investing where to invest geographically can be quite important. For savers and investors seeking to diversify their portfolios domestically and internationally, author Tiziana Barghini in Global Finance Magazine states, “Economic freedom is the key to prosperity and growth.” Ms. Barghini provides four broad categories to get right: 1. Rule of Law

Financial inclusion means that individuals have access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs. — The World Bank I am eager to discuss how modern financial tools are democratizing the world of investing. Financial services are now squarely in the crosshairs of disruption, undergoing inevitable metamorphosis. The industry is on