Market Recap – Feb 2012

By Meredith Stoudt
Posted on March 1st, 2012

The Markets The Nasdaq came on strong for the second month in a row (though at a somewhat slower pace than in January) as it […]

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January – Month in Review

By Meredith Stoudt
Posted on February 1st, 2012

Unemployment was down for the fourth straight month; December’s 8.5% was almost a full percentage point lower than the previous December’s 9.4%. The Bureau of […]

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Market Commentary – January 2012

By Meredith Stoudt
Posted on February 1st, 2012

The Markets Believers in the January indicator, rejoice! If the first month holds any significance as a barometer of how equities might perform during the […]

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2011 Tax Season Considerations

By Meredith Stoudt
Posted on February 1st, 2012

You don’t want to pay more in taxes than you have to. That means taking advantage of every deduction and credit that you’re entitled to, […]

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Retirement Plan and IRA Limits for 2012

By Meredith Stoudt
Posted on February 1st, 2012

Many retirement plan and IRA limits are indexed for inflation each year. Some of the key numbers for 2012 are discussed below.Elective deferrals If you’re […]

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Annual Market Review 2011

By Meredith Stoudt
Posted on January 4th, 2012

The global village became more connected as 2011 was consumed by debt, debate, downgrades, and potential default both here and overseas. U.S. economic data had […]

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Making Financial Resolutions? Look Back at Last Year

By Meredith Stoudt
Posted on January 4th, 2012

Each new year brings the chance for a fresh start, and the opportunity to improve your financial picture. As you make financial resolutions for 2012, […]

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Annual Economic Perspective

By Meredith Stoudt
Posted on January 4th, 2012

Unemployment: Starting at 9.4% in December 2010, the unemployment rate remained stuck within a point or two of 9% until November, when the biggest monthly […]

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The Month in Review (Nov)

By Meredith Stoudt
Posted on December 1st, 2011

Despite bond-buying by the European Central Bank, the overseas debt debacle spread from Greece, Portugal, and Ireland to larger economies, costing the Greek and Italian […]

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Market Recap – November

By Meredith Stoudt
Posted on December 1st, 2011

The Markets Europe’s ongoing debt problems hurt domestic equities last month, causing them to reverse much of October’s strong gains. The tech-heavy Nasdaq took the […]

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