Investors aren’t yet backing out of stocks this spring. Healthy skepticism hasn’t motivated much selling. An old belief has lingered on Wall Street for years – the belief that investors should get out of stocks in May and get back into stocks in October. But here...
How will the Fed taper off its bond buying program? In its May 1 policy announcement, the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its commitment to its current stimulus campaign, or QE3 – its monthly purchase of $85 billion in bonds.1 QE3 has undeniably boosted the stock market and assisted...
WEEKLY QUOTE“Everything you can imagine is real.” - Pablo Picasso WEEKLY TIP Retiring in the near future? A monthly retirement budget is a good idea – and so is a current budget that establishes a schedule for paying down debts and reducing costs before you enter...
Is higher education really the prerequisite for success? Do you need a college degree to succeed? That assumption is long-entrenched, and it isn’t hard to see a relationship between education and earning power. Yet the cost and debt linked to getting a degree are so significant...
WEEKLY QUOTE“You can be standing right in front of the truth and not necessarily see it, and people only get it when they’re ready to get it.” - George Harrison WEEKLY TIP The first step to saving money is to figure out where you are spending...
WEEKLY QUOTE“Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.” - Aristotle WEEKLY TIP By maintaining an updated business projection sheet outlining expected income and expenses, you can keep a lender posted on how your small business is progressing. WEEKLY RIDDLE What has a tail and head, but no body? ...
WEEKLY QUOTE“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” - George Washington WEEKLY TIP In a divorce, a 50-50 split of marital assets is not always “fair”. One spouse may have much greater income potential than the other, and that should be considered...
WEEKLY QUOTE“One must shy away from questionable undertakings, even when they bear a high-sounding name.” - Albert Einstein WEEKLY TIP Collaboration among investment, legal and accounting professionals may make a big difference in the scope and execution of a financial strategy. WEEKLY RIDDLE Which positive whole number can...
MONTHLY QUOTE“Rumor travels faster, but it doesn’t stay put as long as truth.” – Will Rogers MONTHLY TIP Having a baby? Be sure to double-check your health coverage to see if it covers prenatal care, various delivery options, nursery costs and more. MONTHLY RIDDLE A woman has 5 daughters and...
Does it signal anything more than bullish sentiment? Next stop, 15,000? As the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at a new all-time high of 14,253.77 on March 5, the psychological lift on Wall Street was undeniable – the market was finally back to where it was...