Should Investors Brace For More Volatility?
The last year (2017) in the stock market will go down as one of the least volatile years on record. The largest pullback in stocks during the year was a scant -3%. Experienced investors know that historically the stock market has experienced yearly pullbacks in the neighborhood of double-digits. That made last year’s action in […]
Should Investors Brace For More Volatility?
The last year (2017) in the stock market will go down as one of the least volatile years on record. The largest pullback in stocks during the year was a scant -3%. Experienced investors know that historically the stock market has experienced yearly pullbacks in the neighborhood of double-digits. That made last year’s action in […]
2017 Year End Planning
The Senate and the House have both released their proposed versions for tax reform. While they work to iron out the differences, consensus has it that the bill will probably take effect on January 1, 2018, even if it has to be made retroactive at some point during 2018. Certain opportunities are poised to disappear […]
Raising Money Savvy Children
Talking about money is not something all parents are comfortable with. For some people it can be too complicated. For others, too scary. Some families simply just do not have the time to teach their children about money. According to a recent T. Rowe Price survey, 69 percent of parents have some level of reluctance […]
Equifax Data Breach Update
Earlier this month, Equifax disclosed that as many as 143 million people were affected by a data breach that occurred from mid-May through July. The hackers were able to access people’s names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, driver’s license numbers, credit card numbers, and dispute documents containing personal identifying information. Below is the link […]
2018 Social Security Projections
In July, the trustees who oversee the Social Security program released their 2018 projections in regards to Social Security and Medicare. Millions of Americans are projected to receive their biggest increase in Social Security in January of 2018. Payments are expected to increase 2.2%, about $28 a month for the average recipient. This increase comes […]
Are We Back In A Goldilocks Environment?
The stock market continued its stair-step higher in Q2 amid slow but steady economic growth, decreasing inflation pressures, and low volatility on both the interest rate-front as well as equities. GDP growth started off this year on a lackluster note, but growth picked up in Q2 and is estimated to be stronger again in Q3. […]
President Trump’s Tax Plan Unveiled
President Donald Trump and his administration have released their proposed tax plan. The plan, which was released earlier this year on April 26th, was announced by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn and states the following four goals: 1. Grow the economy and create millions of jobs2. Simplify the burdensome […]
Will Your Medicare Premium Be Increasing?
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older. It is also available to certain younger people with disabilities and those with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant). Medicare consists of 4 parts: • Part A – Hospital Insurance• Part B – Medical Insurance• Part C […]
Department of Labor – Fiduciary Rule
The Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule In 2016 the Department of Labor released its final rule amending the definition of a fiduciary on retirement accounts. This proposal, often called the “Conflict of Interest Rule” or “Fiduciary Rule,” requires all financial professionals who work with retirement plans or provide retirement planning advice to act as a […]