Markets ended a volatile week sharply down after oil hit near-seven-year lows and a major corporate merger highlighted global growth woes. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 3.79%, the Dow dropped
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2016 Tax Planning Whitepaper
As the end of the year approaches, we know you might be busy with holidays, family, and travel, but it is also a good time to do some last-minute tax planning. As a courtesy, we want to provide you
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Stocks Close Mixed on Low Holiday Volume
Stocks closed out the short week mixed on very low volume as investors stayed home for the holidays. For the week, the S&P 500 grew 0.04%, the Dow lost 0.14%, and the NASDAQ gained 0.44%.[1]
The
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Social Security Changes And Your Retirement Picture
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On November 2, 2015, President Obama signed into law a budget deal that affects certain Social Security claiming strategies. The changes mainly affected two strategies that helped retirees
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Investors Keep Cool Despite Recent Events
The major averages ended last week on a high note despite ongoing concerns about terrorism. Investors kept their cool and gave the S&P 500 its best week of the year.[1] For the week, the S&P
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How Will the Paris Attacks Affect Markets?
Markets gave up gains last week and closed lower, ending the worst week since mid-August. Nerves about a possible December rate hike and faltering commodity prices contributed to selling pressure.
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Special Update to Social Security Claiming Strategies
Due to the new budget deal signed by President Obama on November 2nd, 2015, popular Social Security claiming strategies will be phased out.
These changes affect the ability some individuals have to
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Stocks Finish Strong on Surprising Jobs Report
Markets ended last week on a high note, marking the sixth straight week of gains and the longest winning streak for the major averages since late 2014.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 grew 0.95%, the
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