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Circuit Breakers Explained

2020-03-23T10:13:22-07:00

Over the past few weeks, investors may have been introduced to a new term they weren’t previously familiar with: circuit breakers. Today, we answer a few simple questions about circuit breakers: What is a circuit break? A circuit breaker is a built-in temporary halt or momentary pause in trading in the stock market. What are the [...]

Circuit Breakers Explained2020-03-23T10:13:22-07:00

How Markets Bottom

2020-03-20T09:29:57-07:00

With US equities firmly in a bear market, even the most long-term investors are now looking ahead to when the selling may stop and where the S&P 500 Index might ultimately bottom. “Nobody knows exactly how this market bottom will play out,” said LPL Financial Senior Market Strategist Ryan Detrick. “However, using history as guide, [...]

How Markets Bottom2020-03-20T09:29:57-07:00

Stocks Approach 2009 Valuations vs. Bonds

2020-03-19T21:25:50-07:00

We rolled out our Road to Recovery playbook at the start of the week to help investors gauge where the market is in its bottoming process. The first and most important piece of that playbook—visibility into a peak in new COVID-19 cases—remains elusive, but we hope to have a clearer picture with the next couple of [...]

Stocks Approach 2009 Valuations vs. Bonds2020-03-19T21:25:50-07:00

How Bad is it and What Do We Do From Here?

2020-03-20T11:19:22-07:00

Our everyday lives have changed dramatically over the last few weeks as we work together to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We know these efforts are necessary, but they also have come at a cost. Global economic growth has been slowing, the US economy likely will contract temporarily, and US stocks have entered [...]

How Bad is it and What Do We Do From Here?2020-03-20T11:19:22-07:00

Market Update: Managing Volatility & Looking for Some Green Shoots

2020-03-18T21:14:03-07:00

An open letter to my valued clients and friends. (Originally sent to my Friday newsletter subscribers. Subscribe here) Fears over the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) have gripped the country and sent stocks in the US and around the world into bear markets. Thursday’s nearly 10% decline in the S&P 500 Index was one [...]

Market Update: Managing Volatility & Looking for Some Green Shoots2020-03-18T21:14:03-07:00

Double Your Impact With These Charitable Giving Strategies

2020-01-03T04:08:34-08:00

Avoid these financial traps and save yourself money and stress in the long term. Americans are a generous people. Many support charitable organizations that enhance their communities and enrich their personal lives. In addition to giving wisely to nonprofit groups, it's important to anticipate financial obligations to family members while you're still of sound mind. [...]

Double Your Impact With These Charitable Giving Strategies2020-01-03T04:08:34-08:00

Buying Your First Home in 2020

2020-01-15T00:47:45-08:00

Home ownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream. But before you buy a home, consider a number of things. First, look at buying a home as a lifestyle investment and only secondly as a financial investment. Over time, buying a home can be a good way to build equity. But as recent history has [...]

Buying Your First Home in 20202020-01-15T00:47:45-08:00

The SECURE Act: Providing Benefits for Retirement Savings for Employees and Employers

2020-01-15T04:10:41-08:00

The SECURE Act - Top 10 Key Provisions to Provide Retirement Savings Benefits for Employees and Employers Open Multiple Employer Plans / Pooled Employer Plans – The SECURE Act allows unrelated small employers to band together in “open” 401(k) multiple-employer plans (MEPs; also referred to as pooled employer plans (PEPs)). This reduces the costs and [...]

The SECURE Act: Providing Benefits for Retirement Savings for Employees and Employers2020-01-15T04:10:41-08:00
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