Dec 6, 2018 | Investing, News & Events
THE MONTH IN BRIEF For most of November, the stock market was plagued by the same skepticism evident in October: the sense that corporate profits were declining and economic growth was slowing. Then Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell threw investors a line: he...
Nov 27, 2018 | Investing, News & Events
A look back at 2018 thus far: The year in brief. Last December, market prognosticators polled by Barron’s forecast a 7% advance for the S&P 500 in 2018. That prediction may come true. By early November, the S&P was up only about 5% for the year. Wall Street...
Oct 22, 2018 | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement
When financial markets have a bad day, week, or month, discomforting headlines and data can swiftly communicate a message to retirees and retirement savers alike: equity investments are risky things, and Wall Street is a risky place. All true. If you want to...
Oct 3, 2018 | Investing, News & Events
THE MONTH IN BRIEF Wall Street maintained its optimism in September. While trade worries were top of mind for economists and investors overseas, bulls largely shrugged at the prospect of tariffs and the probability of another interest rate hike. The S&P 500 rose...
Oct 3, 2018 | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement
Time for a little thought experiment: Take a moment and think of the savings you will need in retirement. Got it? Good. Now here is the hard truth: That number is likely low. That is not a personal judgment of your standard of living, your income, your savings or your...
