by Robert Katch | May 8, 2017 | Economy, Investing, Markets
Can a stock market rally built more on Price Earnings (PE) ratio expansion and low bond yields, rather than on earnings growth, be sustained? This question highlights a precarious state of affairs and helps to explain the market’s recent ups and downs. While the major...
by Steve Scott | Jan 11, 2017 | Economy, Investing, Markets
If you’ve heard the Fed is raising interest rates but aren’t exactly sure how this may affect your investments, you’re not alone. The last substantial rate hikes were in 2006 and, as a result, investors are accustomed to artificially low interest rates. The Fed has...
by Steve Scott | Nov 17, 2016 | Financial Planning, Investing
You have investment goals. But you want to meet those goals while promoting the companies and causes you support. What you’ve just described is a loose definition of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). And, contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to sacrifice...
by Robert Katch | Nov 9, 2016 | Economy, Investing, Markets
Before Tuesday, November 9th, almost all indicators pointed toward a Hillary Clinton victory and Democratic control of the US Senate. However, that did not happen. Now that the election is behind us, it’s time to start looking at which segments of the economy and...
by Jennifer Caruso | Oct 25, 2016 | Financial Planning, Investing
If you are the parent of a high school senior, your child is probably knee-deep in college applications and you may be starting to sweat a little. The next few months might get bumpy but don’t fear, FAFSA is here! The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student...
by John Bossler | Sep 27, 2016 | Economy, Investing, Markets
Wall Street pundits love coming up with acronyms and catchy phrases for what they favor in the markets. While this style of reporting can make for good headlines, investors often pay more attention to the hoopla than to understanding the facts. One recent example...
