BoomerVille: Looks Like the Good Times Will Continue to Roll for One More Year

 Last year the Dow was up 13%. And, according to The Wall Street Journal the bull market could still have enough steam in it for one more year:

"Corporate profits and falling interest rates may be enough to lift the S&P 500 to a fourth-straight year of gains, the longest such streak in nearly two decades"

For the oldest of us boomers that could mean the lifting of angst about outliving our money. Observe the recent obits. More are crossing over at age 91, not age 79. Thanks to the run of the bulls and the guidance of my Edward Jones financial advisor Michael Hernan I can make it to then and even beyond.

Meanwhile some sectors, unlike those getting hit by AI and cost-efficiency, are also enjoying their own versions of a golden age. 

Among them is the top tier in law firms. They range from Paul, Weiss to Latham. And a rising tide lifts many other boats. That surge in revenues and profits, for example, feeds industries in New York and London, be it hospitality or commercial real estate. Other sectors where the good times are rolling are fintech, healthcare, AI and wellness/home services. In addition, solopreneurs are thriving. About 70% make a profit the first year. 

Of course, in my intuitive coaching/tarot reading I am informing clients where opportunity has moved. For now. Anyone still thinking in terms of a "career path" has to face up to reality: That sort of thing might only last four or five years. That's part of the reason why a four-year college degree major might be unmarketable by graduation. Preparation for earning a living has to be compressed into shorter timeframes. 

Success is a mental game. Failure comes from being done in by the “committee” in your head.

Together, we reprogram your thinking. Then we change your story. And, unleash success.

Intuitive Coaching. Special expertise with transitions, becoming a solopreneur and aging. Psychic/tarot readings, upon request. Complimentary consultation with Jane Genova (Text 203-468-8579, janegenova374@gmail.com). Yes, test out the chemistry. Zero risk.

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