This past Wednesday, the Federal Reserve lowered the target for the Federal Funds rate by a quarter of a percentage point. The cut...
Investing
Why the Federal Reserve May Cut Rates, and What it Means for Your Portfolio
This past Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee met and decided not to change interest rates, keeping rates where they...
REMINDER: There’s Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2018
It's not too late to contribute to an IRA for 2018! You have until your tax return due date (not including extensions) to contribute...
The Gift of Perspective
Perspective is a gift. After another turbulent day in the stock market, CNN Money’s recap of that day’s market said it bluntly: “It...
The Grass is Not Always Greener on the Other Side
Everybody wants to be in on the ground floor of the next big investment idea. The Gold Rush in California in the 1840s is a prime...
Three Changes to Retirement Accounts You Should be Aware of
Lost in all the tax law changes that went into effect this year were several changes made to IRA and Roth IRA accounts that bear...
What to do in the Face of Volatility
Volatility in the stock market has come back over the past few weeks. Much of the volatility has been downside volatility due to...