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To help you navigate through these unusual market conditions, Fidelity's leaders have come together for a webcast series called, Market Insights: New Developments, What to Consider, and Top Questions Answered. Tuesdays at 2 p.m., in under 20 minutes, they'll cover the latest market happenings, actions you might consider, and answers to common questions.

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The age when you choose to retire can make a big difference for your financial outlook. Retiring doesn't just mean a loss of one source of income, it could also mean changes in investment growth potential, expenses, and withdrawals. The financial planning process can help to clarify the potential impact of different retirement dates.

Social Security is an important part of retirement income for many people, but it can be hard to know when to claim your benefits. Monthly benefits change based on the age when you claim. If you claim early, your benefits are reduced. If you delay you can get a higher monthly benefit. The financial planning process can help you clarify the potential impact of different claiming strategies.

Meet your employer match first. (You don't want to leave "free" money on the table.) Increase your contribution by 1% each year. (Some employers offer programs that do this automatically.) Allocate part of your raise or bonus to retirement savings and consider opening a Traditional or Roth IRA.

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To help you navigate through these unusual market conditions, Fidelity's leaders have come together for a webcast series called, Market Insights: New Developments, What to Consider, and Top Questions Answered. Tuesdays at 2 p.m., in under 20 minutes, they'll cover the latest market happenings, actions you might consider, and answers to common questions.

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US stocks continue to churn sideways as cyclicals and small caps show some improvement but struggle with reopening uncertainties. Earnings season has been a mixed bag so far but the global economy could be at or near a bottom of the cycle for earnings growth. Possibly more important than near-term earnings growth, the equity risk premium and the future of buybacks could have critical implications for stock market returns.

Plan for your retirement savings to generate about 45% of your pretax, preretirement, income, with the rest coming from Social Security. The proportion of your preretirement expenses you'll need to cover in retirement, and how much of that will need to come from savings, may vary based on a variety of factors, including your retirement age, anticipated lifestyle in retirement, and current income. The higher your income, the higher the proportion of preretirement income you'll need to replace from personal savings.

The COVID-19 outbreak is hurting Americans in more ways than one. Not only are many people getting sick, but countless workers have already lost their jobs or seen their wages take a hit due to new restrictions and guidelines that are forcing the public to socially distance.

If your income has dropped in the past few weeks, you may already be in a situation where you're not sure how you'll manage to pay your bills. Of course, now's the perfect time to tap your emergency fund, if you have one. But if you don't, you'll risk falling behind on your expenses and obligations. And that could prove troublesome from a credit score perspective.

Of the various factors that go into calculating your credit score, your payment history carries the most weight. Payment history speaks to your ability to pay your bills in a timely manner, and without an income, that may prove challenging. Here's what to do if that's the scenario...

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To help you navigate through these unusual market conditions, Fidelity's leaders have come together for a webcast series called, Market Insights: New Developments, What to Consider, and Top Questions Answered. Tuesdays at 2 p.m., in under 20 minutes, they'll cover the latest market happenings, actions you might consider, and answers to common questions.

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The US stock market has been range-bound since June 8, fueled by monetary stimulus from the Fed and hopes for a second round of fiscal stimulus. Earnings season starts this week and that may provide more information for markets. Earnings estimates have been flatlining lately, which is quite unusual, as companies have stopped providing guidance to analysts amid all the economic uncertainty. Earnings estimates could be too high or too low but there are a couple of reasons for optimism, including a historical analog in the global financial crisis and an uptick in an important indicator, the Fed's Weekly Economic Index.

Preparing to make a major career change can be like parachuting out of a plane—thrilling but also terrifying. These days, though, career transitions are not uncommon. According to a Harris survey, only 14% of US workers believe they have the perfect job and more than half want to change careers. Leaping into unfamiliar career territory requires courage and planning. Yet it seems like many people spend more time planning their vacations than their careers. As Benjamin Franklin said, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." Here are some tips that will help set you up for success when getting ready for that big career change.

"Because COVID-19 originated in China, this nation first instituted a comprehensive quarantine plan—and it's been the first to begin easing those restrictions," says Ivan Xie, co-portfolio manager of Fidelity® China Region Fund (FHKCX), alongside Stephen Lieu.

China's consumer spending has begun to gradually recover, Xie says, although travel and hospitality segments remain depressed. This is partly due to customer demand and because of travel restrictions imposed by other countries, he says.

The managers took advantage of some good values here during the spring, including TravelSky Technology (TSYHF), a company they call the leading provider of information technology to China's airline and tourism industries. They say this company has a monopoly among Chinese airlines and airports.

"Fundamentals have yet to improve, but they could once frequent air travel resumes," Xie says.

Also illustrative, the managers added a...

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With the market within earshot of the February highs, this could be a second chance for investors to rebalance their portfolios for a more uncertain future. Second quarter earnings season is coming up next week, and it could be a market mover given the lack of company guidance in recent months. Estimates have been flatlining for weeks now, suggesting that analysts have little sense of what the upcoming earnings season will bring. If those estimates prove to be too low, it could be the fuel for the next up leg of this rally. But if they are too high, the market’s strong gains could be seen as too much too fast.

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Next LIVE broadcast: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 2 p.m. ET

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To help you navigate through these unusual market conditions, Fidelity's leaders have come together for a webcast series called, Market Insights: New Developments, What to Consider, and Top Questions Answered. Tuesdays at 2 p.m., in under 20 minutes, they'll cover the latest market happenings, actions you might consider, and answers to common questions.

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Review your financial goals—and the investments that go along with them—to see if anything needs to change. Get a tax break by saving in tax-advantaged accounts. Protect yourself and loved ones with insurance and important paperwork such as wills, health care proxies, and more.

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