Market Indicators

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...

New Year

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...

Manufacturing

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...

New Year

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...

Nothing to See

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...

Building Permits and Housing Starts

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...

Bears

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....

Bear Market?

12|17|2018

Leading Indicator Watch | December 14, 2018

Words we are tired of at the office:  Tariff and volatility.  Before I publish my weekly blog, Market Thoughts, let’s look at the leading indicators to wrap up the...