Q: I have inherited jewelry and collectibles from family members over the years. Are they covered under my homeowner’s policy?

The 2015 movie The Big Short chronicles the market and economic forces that led to the financial crisis in 2007. Based on a Michael Lewis book of the same name, the film’s all-star cast explains the crisis’s origins through the stories of a handful of analysts and investors who saw the meltdown coming, bet on it, and made a lot of money.

The turn of the 20th century was a time of high optimism and enthusiasm for the future. This Age of Hope was fueled by technological innovations such as mass communication, mass mobility—with the advent of affordable personal automobiles—and the extension of education to nearly everyone.

While there is no doubt the rapidly changing economic environment is bringing all investors short-term storms to weather, CAPTRUST’s chief investment officer explains a normal state of economy is on the horizon. Listen in as he explains his perspective on what retirement plan participants can expect in terms of public health and economic forecasts for the next few months.

Listen in as CAPTRUST discusses preparing for retirement and making healthcare decisions.

The habits that we’ve formed over our lifetimes help define us. We have physical habits, mental habits, habits of character, personal hygiene habits, and productivity habits. We have good habits, and we have bad habits.

In this issue, VESTED explores what opportunities a holiday from required minimum distributions presents to retirees in 2020, a few planning ideas to consider during market declines, and what readers should know about their chances of getting audited by the Internal Revenue Service.

Confused by what stocks are and they fit into your investment portfolio? You’re not alone!