Do You Know the Real Rate of Return On Your Investments?

Do You Know the Real Rate of Return On Your Investments? Many investors look at their monthly statements or review their account online and look at a couple of numbers to determine how their investments are doing. The first number is usually the balance in your...
Global Asset Allocation Views – Q4 2018

Global Asset Allocation Views – Q4 2018

Bulls and bears can both point to different sets of data to make their case on the markets.  Bulls can point to continued strength in the Leading-Coincident Indicator which shows no sign of a recession and a flattening, but not yet inverted, yield curve which has...
Global Asset Allocation Views – Q3 2018

Global Asset Allocation Views – Q3 2018

Global Asset Allocation Views – Q3 2018                 Markets have continued their wild ride in 2018 with U.S. markets gaining steam with the help of small caps.  Meanwhile, international markets have been damaged by political issues, the strengthening dollar, and...
Making Sense of Fixed Income Investing

Making Sense of Fixed Income Investing

Making Sense of Fixed Income Investing The following are recent events that have begun to impact the bond market: Increased volatility in equities after a subdued 2017 Tightening monetary policy after years of low interest rates Fiscal stimulus (tax cuts) near the end...

College Planning – It’s Never too Early to Begin

College Planning – It’s Never too Early to Begin   One of the greatest investments you can make is in your children’s education. A high quality education can be essential in helping your child get off to a successful start in their career. When preparing to save for...