Most major stock indices turned in a 5%+ first quarter. Bond prices bounced some off their end of year lows, showing a 1%-ish total return for the
How a #Trump Administration Policies Might Move the #Markets
Based on Trump's campaign statements and his record as a businessman, here are some things we can watch for from his administration: Borrow to Fund
Probably Time for a Normal Market Pullback?
The markets got a lift in the third quarter from continued job gains and, surprisingly, a striking improvement in wage growth. Domestic politics and
A Fiduciary Advisor – What it Means Now & in the Future
Based on the recent regulatory changes mandating more fiduciary standards for stock brokers, the issue has been in the news a lot lately. The standard
Summertime and the Livin’ is Nervous
Brexit, Oil Prices, Uncertain Fed, Slow Economy; is this a wall of worry we will climb over, market summer doldrums, or a coming storm? Anybody who
Time for Caution in Tech and Biotech?
In early December last year we posted that tech and biotech probably warranted some additional emphasis in 2016. Well, tech. as represented by the
Cash Is Not Trash – Part I
Times of market and economic uncertainty more often than not present us with opportunities, but in this time of excruciatingly low interest rates
Is Index Investing Good For Our Society And Economy In The Long-Run?
I work for a firm that recommends index investing for a portion and often a majority of client portfolios. It’s hard to form an argument against it.
Go Ahead and Fret if You Like
Good news on both the US and European economy today points to Central Bank tightening. All signs point to a Fed that will be very slow and very