November 2013 Monthly Recap

Sprint to the Finish

As economic data delayed by the federal government shutdown began to trickle in and the Fed continued to hold off on tapering, investors continued to drive equities to record levels… (READ MORE)

Economic Perspective

• GDP grew at annualized 2.8% in Q3
• Unemployment inches up to 7.3% due to Fed Gov’t furloughs in spite of 204,000 new jobs in Oct.
• Home prices up 3.2% in Q3
• Gas prices drop by 3% cutting consumer inflation by .1%
• Retail sales and retail spending by US consumers up year-over-year
• US manufacturing showed signs of slowing
• Senate confirmed Janet Yellen as replacement to Bernanke
• Growth in Eurozone sluggish for Q3 (READ MORE)

It’s December. Where Is Your Money?

Savings rate? Investment performance? Debt reduction? Take some time at year-end to get your financial house in order. (READ MORE)

Should You Roll Your 401(k)?

Should you take the distribution, or should you leave your money where it is? (READ MORE)

Health-Care Reform In 2014

Individual mandate, state exchanges and guaranteed coverage are just a few of the changes around the corner. (READ MORE)