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Quarterly Market Recap (July-Sept 2013)
By Mark FisselPosted on October 2nd, 2013
The Markets Equities confronted several threatening headwinds during Q3: Syria, potential Federal Reserve tapering, a looming government fiscal showdown, fear of contagion from the nation’s […]
Learn MoreIs College Debt the Next Bubble?
By Mark FisselPosted on September 3rd, 2013
What might a 23-year-old recent college graduate, a 45-year-old entrepreneur, and a 60-year-old pre-retiree have in common financially? They may all be hobbled by student […]
Learn MoreFamous People Who Failed to Properly Plan
By Mark FisselPosted on September 3rd, 2013
It’s almost impossible to overstate the importance of estate planning, regardless of the size of your estate or the stage of life you’re in. A […]
Learn MoreEconomic Perspective – Aug 2013
By Mark FisselPosted on September 3rd, 2013
The U.S. economy grew more than previously thought in the second quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The 2.5% annualized growth in gross […]
Learn MoreMarket Commentary – Aug 2013
By Mark FisselPosted on September 3rd, 2013
The Markets After July’s record closes for the S&P 500, the Dow industrials, and the Russell 2000, equities melted like ice cream in August. Renewed […]
Learn MoreHome Office Deduction Rules Get a Remodel
By Mark FisselPosted on August 1st, 2013
If you run a business out of your home, it’s important to understand the associated federal income tax deductions that you might be entitled to. […]
Learn MoreEconomic Recap – July 2013
By Mark FisselPosted on August 1st, 2013
The U.S. economy grew at an estimated annual rate of 1.7% during the second quarter. That’s more than the previous quarter’s 1.1% (reduced from 1.8% […]
Learn MoreMarket Recap – July 2013
By Mark FisselPosted on August 1st, 2013
Reassuring words from the Federal Reserve helped alleviate the anxiety seen in June about the imminent demise of easy money (at least for the moment). […]
Learn MoreWhen Is Market Volatility Most Dangerous?
By Mark FisselPosted on August 1st, 2013
Though a market downturn generally isn’t fun for most people, its timing can have a greater impact on some investors than on others. For example, […]
Learn MoreDefense of Marriage Act
By Mark FisselPosted on July 3rd, 2013
On June 26th, the United States Supreme Court ruled the Defense of Marriage Act to be unconstitutional. By doing so, they opened the pathway for […]
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