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What is the Federal Funds Rate?
By Mark FisselPosted on July 27th, 2018
The federal funds rate is the interest rate at which banks lend funds to each other from their deposits at the Federal Reserve (the Fed), […]
Learn MoreBuilding Confidence in Your Strategy for Retirement
By Mark FisselPosted on July 27th, 2018
Each year, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) conducts its Retirement Confidence Survey to assess both worker and retiree confidence in financial aspects of retirement. […]
Learn MoreTax Benefits of Homeownership After Tax Reform
By Mark FisselPosted on July 26th, 2018
Buying a home can be a major expenditure. Fortunately, federal tax benefits are still available, even after recent tax reform legislation, to help make homeownership […]
Learn MoreHave You Made Any of These Financial Mistakes?
By Mark FisselPosted on July 25th, 2018
As people move through different stages of life, there are new financial opportunities — and potential pitfalls — around every corner. Have you made any […]
Learn MoreDo You Have an Exit Plan in Place for Your Business?
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on July 2nd, 2018
Exit planning is something that all business owners will have to face at some point. Like being the executor of an estate, it is usually […]
Learn MoreOur Favorite Vacation Spots!
By Mark FisselPosted on July 2nd, 2018
Where does Beacon Hill like to vacation? See our staff answers below! Clint: Jenny and I love Maui. There is a great combination of water […]
Learn MoreUnderstanding Tax Refunds, Tax Deductions and Tax Credits
By Mark FisselPosted on June 22nd, 2018
What is the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit? Tax deductions and credits are terms often used together when talking about taxes. […]
Learn MoreGoing Public: An IPO’s Market Debut May Not Live Up to the Hype
By Mark FisselPosted on June 20th, 2018
An initial public offering (IPO) is the first public sale of stock by a private company. Companies tend to schedule IPOs when investors are feeling […]
Learn MoreQuiz: Financial Facts That Might Surprise You
By Mark FisselPosted on June 20th, 2018
If you have a penchant for financial trivia, put your knowledge to the test by taking this short quiz. Perhaps some of the answers to […]
Learn MoreDarkness in the Valley of Value
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on June 4th, 2018
Recently, I had the pleasure of hearing Kenneth French discuss creating the framework for evaluating factors. A factor is simply a characteristic that explains some […]
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