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The Economics of Borrowing from Your 401(k)
By Mark FisselPosted on November 30th, 2012
When times are tough, that pool of dollars sitting in your 401(k) plan account may start to look attractive. But before you decide to take […]
Learn MoreTwo Social Security Strategies for Married Couples
By Mark FisselPosted on November 2nd, 2012
Deciding when to begin receiving Social Security benefits is a major financial issue for anyone approaching retirement because the age at which you apply for […]
Learn MoreOn the Precipice: the “Fiscal Cliff”
By Mark FisselPosted on November 2nd, 2012
The phrase “fiscal cliff” has been used to describe the unique combination of financial realities scheduled to take effect in 2013: expiring tax breaks; the […]
Learn MoreEconomic Perspective
By Mark FisselPosted on November 2nd, 2012
U.S. economic growth accelerated in the third quarter, rising to 2% from 1.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ initial estimate. The increase was […]
Learn MoreMarket Recap – October 2012
By Mark FisselPosted on November 2nd, 2012
Superstorm Sandy had relatively little impact on financial markets despite the first back-to-back weather-related closings in more than a century. However, other factors–disappointing corporate earnings, […]
Learn More4 Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid
By Mark FisselPosted on October 4th, 2012
We all recognize the importance of planning and saving for retirement, but too many of us fall victim to one or more common mistakes. Here […]
Learn MoreYear-End Investment Planning and the Fiscal Cliffhanger
By Mark FisselPosted on October 4th, 2012
Investment planning at the end of 2012 revisits issues that have complicated the planning process for the last two years–tax cut extensions and spending cuts […]
Learn MoreQuarterly Economic Perspective
By Mark FisselPosted on October 4th, 2012
It was Spain’s turn to become the focus of concerns about eurozone financial stability as interest rates briefly topped 7% once again. Investors were relieved […]
Learn MoreQuarterly Market Update – Q3 2012
By Mark FisselPosted on October 4th, 2012
Domestic equities confounded anyone worried about a possible repeat of August 2011 and reached year-to-date highs in mid-September. The Dow hit a level not seen […]
Learn MoreEconomic Perspective – August 2012
By Mark FisselPosted on September 4th, 2012
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed is ready to supply fresh economic support if needed, but stopped short of promising specific additional measures […]
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