That Escalated Quickly; Putting Things in Perspective If you looked at markets last Wednesday, you would hardly know that the Fed had just cut rates. The S&P 500 sold off nearly 3% and we saw 97% of all stocks in the S&P 1500 fall. That is what we call a selling cascade and it has …
Published by Jason Comes Identity theft and credit fraud are all over the news these days. So what can you do to combat potential credit fraud? Follow these simple steps to help protect your credit.
Published by Mark Petersen There are many people who rely upon themselves to do many tasks. In talking with them, one common refrain is, “No one will pay more attention to my stuff than I will.” The question then becomes, “Are you paying attention to the right things and/or are you consulti …
Remember the American Dream? Go to college, get married, work hard, buy a home, then have 2 kids, add a dog and cruise control. Times have changed and many people are well into their 30’s when they first consider purchasing a home for the first time.
No matter how well-prepared you may feel for life in retirement, none of us is immune to the challenges presented by market volatility, rising taxes and inflation and longevity. Fluctuations in the financial markets, interest rates and the value of the dollar affect the price of the goods a …
Published by Teresa Milner Your 401k has a meaningful purpose, but are you failing to meet its objective? Are you using your 401k to provide meaningful retirement income? If there isn’t a company plan offered, are you looking ahead and planning for yourself?
Making the most of your years in retirement also requires a sense of financial well-being—the knowledge that you won’t outlive your assets or create a financial burden for children or other loved ones. In this guide, learn how to minimize risk factors, the three stages of spending and what …
