During the first quarter of 2023 sentiment started off hot with great gains in January but had its ebbs and flows throughout the quarter. The belief that the Federal Reserve was going to be able to tame inflation and the…
US Markets Stock prices stumbled in February due to growing worries that the Fed would maintain its tight monetary posture in the face of continuing inflation. For the month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 4.19%, whereas the Standard and…
US Markets Stocks rallied in January as moderating inflation, a better-than-feared earnings season, and healthy economic data put investors in a buying mood. For the month, The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.83%. The Standard & Poors 500 Index jumped…
April 15 always seems to sneak up, and surely this year will be no different. While there’s no escaping the tax deadline, this year will be the easiest tax season ever. Use the following tips to streamline the tax return…
In an otherwise volatile and ugly year, the fourth quarter of 2022 turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Sentiment turned optimistic mainly led by better-than-expected corporate earnings and Year-over-Year inflation rates coming down from a peak of 9.1% in…
As we wrap up 2022, it’s important to take a closer look at your tax and financial plans and discuss steps that can be taken to reduce taxes and help you save for your future. As you know, we affectionately…
US Markets Stocks surged higher in November on rising optimism that the Fed would slow down future interest rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 5.67%. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index picked up 5.38% and the Nasdaq Composite…
December is Identity Theft Protection Awareness Month and we’re taking this month to share some ways you can help keep your identity safe. In 2021 alone, the Federal Trade Commission received 1.4 million reports of identity theft.1 Identity theft can happen…
Stocks posted big gains in October, propelled by better-than-expected corporate reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, gaining 13.95%. The Standard & Poors 500 Index tacked on 7.99% and the Nasdaq Composite added 3.90%. We are beginning to see a…
In the United States, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. What is No Shave November? No Shave November is a campaign that occurs every year in the month of November to bring awareness…
