About one-third of U.S. residents ages 15 and older have been married at least twice, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.[1] Remarriage among American ages 55 and older is on the rise, while their younger counterparts are becoming less likely to have remarried.[2] Remarrying later in life can create several complex financial, […]

Last week, the markets closed for Labor Day, and in the subsequent four trading days, all three domestic indexes gave back some recent gains.  The S&P 500 declined 0.61%, the Dow lost 0.86%, and the NASDAQ slid 1.17%.  International stocks in the MSCI EAFE faired better, ending Friday up 0.78% for the week. Click here […]

Last week gave a number of things for both investors and non-investors to think-and worry-about.  From North Korea’s missiles to Hurricane Harvey’s devastation to an unemployment uptick, the headlines were busy.  Yet, despite these circumstances, U.S. stocks posted gains again this week-and the NASDAQ ended Friday with a new record high and 2017’s best weekly […]

After several weekly losses, the major domestic indexes all ended in positive territory on Friday, August 25.  The S&P 500 gained 0.72%, the Dow was up 0.64%, and the NASDAQ added 0.79% for the week.  International stocks in the MSCI EAFE also increased by 0.58%. Click here to read the full article.

From domestic unrest to international terrorism, last week provided many headlines that could easily rattle the markets.  While we did see days with volatility and declines, the major indexes remained relatively flat.  For the week, the Dow was down 0.84%, the S%P 500 dropped 0.65%, and the NASDAQ fell 0.64%.  On the international front, the […]

Last week, rising tension between North Korea and the U.S. rattled the world’s markets.  As the two countries traded tough words, concerns escalated and markets reacted emotionally to the news.  Though stress is building internationally, we remain committed to focusing on the market fundamentals that drive long-term value. Click here to read the full article.