Managing finances can feel like piecing together a puzzle – insurance policies, investments, retirement plans, it’s a lot to juggle. No wonder many find their financial picture overwhelming. But your finances don’t have to be confusing. Your financial life is a puzzle you can solve. By understanding how the pieces fit together step-by-step, you can […]

Stocks posted a slight gain last week amid a shortage of news and light holiday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.76%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 added 0.49%. The Nasdaq Composite index advanced 0.32% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, increased 1.13%.1,2,3 Source: YCharts.com, December […]

Investor optimism and fears of missing out on future gains propelled stocks higher in the last full week of trading before year-end. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.22%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 0.75%. The Nasdaq Composite index advanced 1.21% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock […]

Markets reacted positively last week to cooler inflation and the idea of potential rate cuts next year, adding to the gains of the market’s year-end rally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.92%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 2.50%. The Nasdaq Composite index picked up 2.85% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, […]

A Friday rally turned an otherwise mixed week for stocks into a solid performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 2.42%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 0.77%. The Nasdaq Composite index rose 0.38% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, ended marginally higher by 0.13%.1,2,3 Stocks […]

Over the past year, have you sought professional services and paid for expert guidance? Reflect on your experiences. Did you ever question whether you were receiving the value you expected? It’s a thought that crosses many minds, including mine, and it’s a valid one. For the past three decades, I’ve closely partnered with business owners […]