by Steve Scott | Jun 22, 2018 | Economy, Investing, Markets
This year, we have seen several days where stocks “sell off.” The losses in value are tough for most long-term, buy-and-hold investors to stomach. However, they are an entirely natural and necessary byproduct of a properly functioning marketplace. It all goes back to...
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 Laura Navarro | May 3, 2017 | Economy, Financial Planning, Markets
We could all be more vigilant and cyber-aware these days. Many of us have been the victim of hacking, malware, or identity theft. And if it hasn’t happened to us, we certainly know someone who’s had it happen to them. Here are a few suggestions to become smarter...
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 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 Manchester Financial | Oct 7, 2016 | Economy, Markets, Tax Planning
If you converted any portion of your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2015, you have until October 15, 2016, to complete a “do-over” – also known as a recharacterization. This will erase the Roth IRA conversion, treating it as if it never occurred. Your 2015 taxable...
