June 11th, 2018 – Strength, Growth, and Tension
As last week ended, tension between the U.S. and some of its greatest allies was on the rise. Trade remained a hot-button topic ahead of the G-7 meeting in Canada,…
DetailsAs last week ended, tension between the U.S. and some of its greatest allies was on the rise. Trade remained a hot-button topic ahead of the G-7 meeting in Canada,…
DetailsMarkets experienced heightened volatility this week, with the S&P 500 rising 0.49% and Dow dropping 0.48%. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ rose 1.62%, as international markets took a small dip, with the…
DetailsHow do you feel when the markets fluctuate? Anxious, concerned and stressed out? Or are you disinterested and carefree? When you have a financial plan, you’re less likely to feel impacted by ups and downs in the markets– even when the markets get crazy….
DetailsWould you like to set up a tax plan that could help you pay less in taxes? The tax law changes are fairly simple once you understand the rules of the game. While these changes are temporary, there are ways to save and opportunities to take advantage of n…
DetailsGeopolitical uncertainty affected stocks last week, as the historic summit between the U.S. and North Korea began to look less likely. On Thursday, May 24, President Trump announced that the…
DetailsMajor domestic indexes went down last week after all three gained more than 2% the previous week.[1] The S&P 500 dropped 0.54%, the Dow gave back 0.47%, and the NASDAQ lost…
DetailsDoes your dance towards retirement look like a graceful waltz or a fast-paced tango? We want your planning to go smoothly and have structure, like the waltz! In this episode, Jim Black shares what he learned when he took ballroom dancing during college, …
DetailsOn Friday, the markets closed the week gaining traction. The Dow had 7 days of consecutive growth, rising 2.34% – its largest weekly gain since March.[1]Meanwhile, the S&P 500 rose…
DetailsDomestic indexes posted strong results on Friday, May 4, as the latest labor report data lessened investors’ concerns about inflation and interest rates. Nonetheless, stocks had mixed results last week.[1] The…
DetailsDo you need to play catch up when it comes to retirement planning? Whether you’re approaching retirement or already retired, Jim has financial strategies you can use to steer your retirement in the right direction.
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