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Quarterly Market Review – April 2014
By Mark FisselPosted 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 […]
Learn MoreEconomic Perspective: February 2014
By Mark FisselPosted 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 […]
Learn MoreMarket Recap: February 2014
By Mark FisselPosted 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 […]
Learn MoreWhat’s New in the World of Higher Education?
By Mark FisselPosted 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 […]
Learn MoreTest Your Knowledge of Financial Basics
By Mark FisselPosted 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 […]
Learn MoreFiling Your 2013 Federal Income Tax Return
By Mark FisselPosted 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 […]
Learn MoreAre you ready to retire?
By Mark FisselPosted 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 […]
Learn MoreThe Frugal Habits of Millionaires
By Mark FisselPosted 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 […]
Learn MoreEconomic Perspective – Jan 2014
By Mark FisselPosted on February 5th, 2014
The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.2% during the fourth quarter of 2013. Though that was somewhat less than Q3’s annualized 4.1% […]
Learn MoreMarket Recap – Jan 2014
By Mark FisselPosted on February 5th, 2014
Increased confidence in a strengthening U.S. economy helped decrease investor confidence in several emerging-market countries, and financial markets around the world felt the strain in […]
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