U.S. Equity Investment Environment US equities ended the year with the worst performance since 2008. The S&P 500 was down 18.1% and the Nasdaq was lower by 33.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 rebounded 16.0% and 7.6%, respectively, during the fourth quarter while the Nasdaq declined by 0.8%, highlighting the vast […]
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Your Guide to a Roth IRA Conversion
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) are one of the most popular retirement savings vehicles available for a good reason. They offer tax-deferred growth on your investment earnings and, in some cases (like a Roth IRA), tax-free withdrawals in retirement. But what if you’re not sure whether a Roth IRA is right for you? Or what if […]
Summary of Market Performance Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2022
U.S. Equity Investment Environment In a year of wild swings, the market took an extraordinary turn following Fed Chairman Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. The Federal Reserve reaffirmed its commitment to fight inflation, which reversed a summer rally, taking all major indices to their lowest levels of the year. The S&P 500 posted losses of 4.9% […]
Summary of Market Performance
First Quarter Ended March 31, 2022
U.S. EQUITY INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT The U.S. equity markets suffered significant declines in January as a result of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s historic pivot in monetary policy to a more hawkish stance. Inflation rose to a 40-year high during the 1st quarter. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24th accelerated losses that led to the […]
Getting Your Finances in Order: A Q1 Check-Up
A financial new year checklist can help you avoid debt, save money, and prepare for years to come. Here, we’ll discuss some steps you can take to streamline your finances and make 2022 the best year yet for your bank account and your family’s future.