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The onslaught of positive economic news during the past couple of weeks has been relentless. Even fears of an earlier Federal Reserve reduction in bond purchases couldn’t dampen spirits on

The arrival of a baby is an exciting event, but it also brings additional financial challenges and decisions for the whole family. Outlined below are four key financial considerations to

The market endured yet another month of Fed-watching as investors moved markets upward when more quantitative easing looked possible and downward when it looked like tapering of bond purchases was

Financial planning may present different challenges for women as opposed to men for various reasons. Knowing these challenges, when and if they are likely to occur is crucial for women

Lawmakers in Washington failed to reach an agreement on legislation to fund federal government operations for the new fiscal year. As of October 1st, the U.S. government effectively shut down

Investors make significant efforts to maintain a disciplined saving approach throughout their lives in order to meet long-term financial goals such as retirement, saving for children’s education, or passing an

A repertoire of mixed economic news seemed to be the main theme of July. On the bearish front, employment growth decelerated and construction spending fell. Adding to this sentiment were

The Costs of Financial Procrastination. Retirement usually doesn’t start until you’re in your 60s but there is a good reason to start saving much sooner. The earlier you contribute to

The markets went through a lot of turmoil in June, as stronger economic reports were offset by fears of the Fed tapering its bond-buying programs. Home prices, employment reports, and

Fear is a basic emotion that all human beings experience when feeling threatened or uncertain. Fear can be caused by many things, from being afraid of losing a loved one,

In recent meetings with clients, the common question we hear is, “Where are we headed now that the markets have reached new all-time highs?” The obvious follow-up questions are: What