The Fed’s Great Unwind and Your Portfolio

By Mark Fissel
Posted on April 1st, 2014

After more than five years of unprecedented support for the economy, the Federal Reserve Board has begun to reduce its purchases of bonds. And though […]

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Quarterly Economic Perspective – April 2014

By Mark Fissel
Posted on April 1st, 2014

U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The 2.6% annualized increase in Q4 gross domestic […]

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Quarterly Market Review – April 2014

By Mark Fissel
Posted on April 1st, 2014

The Markets Profit-taking from 2013’s strong run as well as currency and credit problems in several emerging markets threatened to derail the stock market as […]

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Economic Perspective: February 2014

By Mark Fissel
Posted on March 3rd, 2014

The U.S. economy grew a bit more slowly in Q4 2013 than previously thought (2.4%). According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, that put growth […]

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Market Recap: February 2014

By Mark Fissel
Posted on March 3rd, 2014

Equities recovered from January’s losses in fine style. The Nasdaq continued to lead the pack year-to-date, but by the end of the month the S&P […]

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What’s New in the World of Higher Education?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on March 3rd, 2014

Whether your son or daughter is expecting college decisions any day now or whether you’re planning ahead for future years, here’s what’s new in the […]

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Test Your Knowledge of Financial Basics

By Mark Fissel
Posted on March 3rd, 2014

Working with a trusted financial professional is one of the best ways to help improve your overall financial situation, but it’s not the only thing […]

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Filing Your 2013 Federal Income Tax Return

By Mark Fissel
Posted on February 6th, 2014

For most people, the due date for filing a 2013 federal income tax return is April 15, 2014. Here are a few things to keep […]

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Are you ready to retire?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on February 6th, 2014

Here are some questions to ask yourself when deciding whether or not you are ready to retire. Is your nest egg adequate? It’s obvious, but […]

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The Frugal Habits of Millionaires

By Mark Fissel
Posted on February 6th, 2014

The word “millionaire” typically conjures up images of a lavish, jet-setting lifestyle, but behind the scenes, that may not always be the case. Like Warren […]

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