Monthly Recap – April 2014

Momentum Stocks

The rotation in equities, a steady hand at the Fed, and little inflation in sight helped keep the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield low… (Read More)

Economic Perspective

• GDP stalled in Q1 at .1%. Down from 2.9% in Q4
• 192,000 new jobs in March but rate is stuck at 6.7%
• Retail sales up 1.1% for the month; inflation partially responsible.
• Manufacturing data generally positive
• Few signs of improvement in housing market
• Fed cut bond purchasing by another $10B as expected.
• China showed signs of slowing (Read More)

15 Facts About Social Security

Retirement Benefits | Survivors Benefits | Disability Benefits (Read More)

Tips for Traveling Abroad

Necessary Documentation, Staying Healthy, Avoid Costly Mistakes, Travel Insurance (Read More)

Save Now or Later?

There are many ways to try to reach a future goal. You can save now, or you can save later (or perhaps do both). But there is an advantage to putting your savings and earnings to work for you as early as possible.

Compound earnings…see how the math works in your favor. (Read More)