How to Prepare for a Changing Bond Market
The words ‘bear market’ have been bandied about a lot lately. When you read or hear them, remember to respond the same way you would if you saw an actual bear in the woods – by staying
What Happens When the Well Runs Dry?
To the relief of many South Africans, Day Zero has been pushed back to 2019. Day Zero is the date on which Cape Town will run out of water, and its four million residents will begin to
LifeStyle Newsletter – Are You a Subscriber?
In the olden days, the word ‘subscription’ typically was applied to just magazines and newspapers. Today, that’s not the case. Americans are buying everything from meal kits to baby products to vitamins by subscription. A McKinsey & Company survey
Holiday Greeting – Labor Day and Labor Unions
Labor Day is set aside to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers. It was proposed as a holiday by Matthew Maguire in 1882 while he served as secretary of the Central Labor Union in
Holiday Greeting – Out of Revolution a New Nation was Born
On July 4, 1776, the American colonies banded together and declared independence from Great Britain. The countries had been at war for more than a year due to a number of issues, particularly in regards to harsh
Can Social Security Benefits Help with Longevity Risk?
How long will you live? How long will you live? It’s not a question anyone can answer with any certainty, and that creates a significant risk when planning for retirement. Your retirement may last for a long time,
Mutual Funds Are Key To Millenials Retirement
Millennials are routinely bombarded with the message to save for retirement. Fifty-nine percent are heeding the call and saving regularly, according to the 2016 Wells Fargo Millennial Study. While many millennials are saving, they're doing so cautiously.
4 Financial Resolutions For Small-Business Owners
For the small-business owner, now is the perfect time of the year to take stock of what can be improved. Business owners have a special knack for hard work, knowledge, and persistence, all fueled by an unwavering
20 Percent Tax on Mexican Goods? Consumers Likely Would Pay More.
President Donald Trump wants to impose a 20 percent tax on goods imported from Mexico, but if you’re planning on picking up a wool-and-leather handbag imported from Mexico or to have a Mexican beer at your local
Quintessential Barrington
Estate planning that addresses retirement plans is becoming more important than ever. As the baby boomers age and retire, we are witnessing that much of their wealth is reflected inside of qualified retirement plans such as IRAs
