Many people are swept up in buying gifts for their loved ones this time of year, but you can't forget to wrap up your financial obligations! Chris Hogan, Financial Expert and Author of "Retire Inspired", joins Your Cheddar to discuss what you need to do before the ball drops to ring in the new year.
Hogan says it's important to take a look at any leftover money from your 2017 budget and look at retirement options. You may still have time to increase your 401(k) contribution and consider contributing your yearly bonus toward retirement.
Plus, how certain states will be impacted by the Senate passing its tax reform bill. Hogan advises people to make sure all their paperwork is in order so they hit any end-of-the-year deadlines.
Adam Turnquist, Chief Technical Strategist for LPL Financial, weighs in on the latest CPI data, what could get the Fed to lower borrowing costs, and the crypto rally.
Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at Bankrate, breaks down the current housing market and why he’s expecting affordability will get better as the year goes on.