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Guest Market Report from Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, DealBook

Assessing inflation in transit

Tax season is officially over, and many of us are looking forward to our tax returns hitting our bank accounts. While some may choose to spend their return on a special treat, others may want to use the extra funds to boost their investments. If you are trying to decide where to spend (or save) it, here are some ideas for how to make the most of your tax return. 

If you are a parent of a child who may be heading to college in the future, it is likely that you have thought about how to pay for their tuition. But paying for college is no small feat—with tuition rates constantly rising, college is a huge investment. One of the best ways to be prepared for the cost of college is to start saving early.

Thinking about retirement can be overwhelming, especially when considering what life may be like living on a different income. One of the best ways to improve your financial health in retirement is to start planning early. Here are some things to consider when planning for retirement and how to stay on track with your goals during your working years. 

U.S. stocks are rising, continuing to regain footing in early afternoon trading, following last week's drawdown.

If you are entering the workforce, you may have the opportunity to open a 401(k) through your new employer. In some cases, that employer will also offer matching contribution funds up to a certain percentage. While it sounds like a no-brainer to take advantage of these benefits early, many younger employees do not participate in their employer's 401(k) plan. 

The goal for your saving plan is up to you. Some people enjoy travel or the latest electronics. Others may save for school or a home purchase. While there are a thousand ways to spend your money, there is only one way to save it — stick to the plan.

Thinking about where to invest your money can be overwhelming and confusing, especially for those who are unfamiliar with all options for investing. If you would like to take advantage of the ease of stock trading with the diversification of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can potentially give you the best of both worlds.

U.S. stocks finished mixed today as choppiness in the markets held down the attempts of the Dow and S&P 500 to overcome early week losses, though the Nasdaq managed to break four-straight weekly losses. The markets appeared unsure of how to interpret strong global data, while Fed uncertainty continues with signs of rising inflation figures coming in all weeks.