01|15|2019
Buyers Beware | January 11, 2019
Last week, three weeks in a row of market gains! Are we out of the woods or should buyers beware? Data last week was meaningful to the landscape of...
01|15|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | January 11, 2019
Before I publish Market Thoughts this week, here are some economic indicators that caught my attention. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity and how they...
01|09|2019
Happy New Year | January 4, 2019
Happy New Year! For many investors, this new year brings new hope that 2019 will look more like 2017 rather than 2018! Let’s run the play-by-play by looking at...
01|07|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | January 4, 2019
I’d like to start the year off with healthy indicators, so as of Jan. 4, 2019, the S&P 500 rose last week by 46.2 points to end at 2,531.94...
01|03|2019
3 Easy Budgeting Ideas
Let’s face it, no one enjoys budgeting. It usually arises out of necessity. Here are a few keys to remember to help build a successful budget: Take a snapshot...
12|31|2018
Leading Indicator Watch | December 28, 2019
2018 draws to a close and I’m attaching our last leading indicator watch blog for the year! While many indicators are still showing expansion, the S&P 500 is down...
12|27|2018
Nothing to See | December 21, 2018
As the year draws to an end, there is nothing going on. Rates have increased, the government has shut-down, oil prices are falling, and inflation is fading. Like I...
12|27|2018
Leading Indicator Watch | December 21, 2018
Watching the news this week, it would be difficult not to focus on the volatile Markets. I’m looking to the market indicators for something positive to share this week. ...
12|20|2018
4 Social Security Considerations
This is not your parent’s Social Security! Tread lightly before initiating benefits. Here are four considerations before deciding on the timing for social security benefits: Longevity: Look at your...
12|18|2018
Nothing but Bears | December 14, 2018
The Bears have dominated for the first time since 2011! And no, I’m not talking about the ones in Chicago! Europe Concerns in Europe were wide spread last week....