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Tips for a Smart Start in the New Year (2015)
By Mark FisselPosted on January 6th, 2015
Happy New Year! This is a great time to reflect on past successes and plan for upcoming goals. I find this time of year to […]
Learn MoreAnnual Market Review 2014
By Mark FisselPosted on January 5th, 2015
Overview The United States emerged from 2014 as the best house on a troubled block. Civil war in Ukraine, a slowing Chinese economy, a stagnant […]
Learn MoreSnapshot 2014 – Economy & Markets
By Mark FisselPosted on January 5th, 2015
The Markets Equities: After a discouraging start, large-cap domestic equities spent much of the year climbing to new heights. Though they didn’t come close to […]
Learn MoreNo Matter What Your Age, Your Social Security Statement Matters
By Mark FisselPosted on January 2nd, 2015
Fifteen years ago, the Social Security Administration (SSA) launched the Social Security Statement, a tool to help Americans understand the features and benefits that Social […]
Learn MoreHealthy Resolutions Can Pay Off (Literally)
By Mark FisselPosted on January 2nd, 2015
If you made a New Year’s Resolution to get healthy, you may get more bang for your resolution buck than you bargained for. That’s because […]
Learn MoreMark Fissel solidifies focus on 401(k), Pension and Trust specialties.
By Mark FisselPosted on December 2nd, 2014
Mark Fissel, a partner with Beacon Hill Investment Advisory, has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) Designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies™. The […]
Learn MoreEconomic Perspective – November 2014 Review
By Mark FisselPosted on December 2nd, 2014
U.S. gross domestic product grew during the third quarter at a slightly faster rate than the Bureau of Economic Analysis had previously estimated. However, the […]
Learn MoreMarket Recap – November 2014
By Mark FisselPosted on December 2nd, 2014
Equities generally continued to push upward in November. The small caps of the Russell 2000 were the exception; they ended the month flat and were […]
Learn MoreFour Questions to Ask Before You Open Your Wallet
By Mark FisselPosted on December 2nd, 2014
Even if you have the best of intentions, it’s easy to overspend. According to a Gallup poll conducted June 9-15, 2014,* 58% of people who […]
Learn MoreHelping Your Parents Manage Their Finances
By Mark FisselPosted on December 2nd, 2014
As the U.S. population gets older, more people, particularly baby boomers, are confronting a dilemma. As parents age, their ability to manage their own finances […]
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