The U.S. stock market got back on track in the second quarter, increasing 3.71% for the quarter, however returns for the major benchmarks varied considerably.
In last quarter’s commentary I indicated that volatility will return to the market and it did, with gusto. After a strong start volatility spiked in the first
The U.S. stock market finished 2017 very strong, up 6.46% in the fourth quarter and up an amazing 21.47% for the year. It was a truly a remarkable year for the
The U.S. stock market continued to perform well in the second quarter, up 3% for the quarter and up 9% year to date.
Strong earnings drove the market higher
The U.S. stock market started the year just like it finished 2016 – on a tear! The market was up 5.9% for the first quarter of 2017 and up 17.8% over the past
The U.S. stock market finished 2016 on a tear. The market was up 3.99% for the fourth quarter and up 12.44% for the entire year.
Things got off to a slow
I am often asked about paying down debt vs. contributing to the retirement account. People have limited cash flow and want to know how best to put their money
401(k) loans are very popular. I have no problem with a participant taking a loan from their 401(k) for a major asset purchase and in some dire emergency
The U.S. stock market was up 4.20% for the second quarter of 2019 and up a whopping 18.88% for the first half of the year. The volatility that returned to the
Wow, what a day in the market!!!
The sell off from Friday continued with earnest today. Most of the gains year to date have evaporated.
It all got
