October 2012 Monthly Update
By jporterPosted on November 3rd, 2012
Hurricane Sandy
Superstorm Sandy had relatively little impact on financial markets despite the first back-to-back weather-related closings in more than a century… (More)
Economic Perspective
- Economic growth soared in Q3 – from 1.3% to 2%
- Unemployment fell to 7.8%
- Housing market still improving: 5.7% jump in sales
- Gas prices contributed to consumer inflation
- China – economic growth slows for 7th quarter
- Retail sales jump 1.1% for the month
On The Precipice: the Fiscal Cliff
Expiring tax breaks; the imposition of new taxes on high-income individuals; and automatic deficit-reduction spending cuts… (More)
2 Social Security Strategies
You can boost both your Social Security retirement income and income for your surviving spouse… (More)
401(k) Corner: Lunch & Learn
Tax Savings with Advanced Plans
Speaker: Ken Barton, Director Blue & Co.
- Plans that allow for more savings than 401(k)s
- How Weighted Profit Sharing plans help owners