April Was Kind to Global Markets April was kind to global markets with widespread positive returns for the major asset classes last month. The only loser: broadly defined commodities, which dipped for a second month. That being said, with fiscal policy changes likely...
The Political Angle The market continued rolling right along in the 1st quarter as corporate earnings growth and the prospect of tax and regulation reform kept investors in a good mood. For the quarter, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 4.6%, the S&P 500...
Mother of All Financial Bubbles By all measurable means, it looks as if we are now experiencing what appears to be the mother of all financial bubbles, and with the “Trump Rally” remaining in full play there appears to be no end in sight. We’ve been living with...
Markets 2012 – 2016 2016 was an interesting ride for the markets. Investors have been conditioned to a certain way of thinking during the post-crisis period. Despite any perceived underlying causes, any measurable pullbacks in the stock market have been...
[column col=”1/4″] Monthly Quote “Honest differences are often a healthy sign of progress.” -Mahatma Gandhi Monthly Tip If the retirement plan where you work has an auto-escalation option, take advantage of it. It can be a great way to put retirement...
[column col=”1/4″] Monthly Quote “Good people are good because they’ve come to wisdom through failure.” – William Saroyan Monthly Tip Yes, you can take a tax deduction if you have a mortgage – but the tax break may be less significant than you think...
