Guide to Investing In An Election Year
Guide to Investing In An Election Year How to survive the uncertainty and invest with confidence Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Share on email Email
MARKET WATCH: OCTOBER 12, 2020
The Markets (as of market close October 9, 2020) Last Monday saw stocks start the week on a high note, with each of the indexes listed here posting notable gains. The Russell 2000 led the way, adding 2.8%, followed by the Nasdaq (2.3%), the S&P 500 (1.8%), the Dow (1.7%), and the Global Dow (1.7%). …
The perils of investing and politics: Resist the temptation to sell stocks based on election outcome
Article Originally Published on USAToday.com One friend liquidated her entire stock portfolio after President Barack Obama was elected, the other sold out in 2016 after President Donald Trump was elected. Despite my pleas to the contrary, both women cost themselves a cushier retirement not to mention a “forced error” capital gains tax bill. I want …
MARKET WATCH: OCTOBER 5, 2020
The Markets (as of market close October 2, 2020) Stocks began last week on a high note, with bank and energy stocks leading the way. European shares vaulted to heights not seen in more than three months. News from a large pharmaceutical company that its COVID-19 vaccine was yielding very favorable results helped drive cyclical …
Five Investment Tasks to Tackle by Year-End
Market turbulence in 2020 may have wreaked havoc on your investment goals for the year. It probably also highlighted the importance of periodically reviewing your investment portfolio to determine whether adjustments are needed to keep it on track. Now is a good time to take on these five year-end investment tasks. 1. Evaluate Your Investment …
MARKET WATCH: SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
The Markets (as of market close September 25, 2020) The major market indexes continued their slide to begin last week. With last Monday’s losses, the S&P 500 endured its longest losing streak since February, the Dow fell 1.8%, and the Nasdaq dropped for the fifth consecutive trading session. Among market sectors, commodity, industrial, and financial …
Should You Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?
The longer you live, the greater the chances you’ll need some form of long-term care. If you’re concerned about protecting your assets and maintaining your financial independence in your later years, long-term care insurance (LTCI) may be for you. Who needs it? As we age, the odds increase that we’ll need some form of long-term …
MARKET WATCH: SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The Markets (as of market close September 18, 2020) Stocks rebounded to begin last week on a positive note, as each of the benchmark indexes listed here posted notable gains by the close of trading last Monday. Tech stocks surged, pushing the Nasdaq up 1.9%. Hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine moved pharmaceutical shares higher. Energy …
Merging Your Money When You Marry
Getting married is exciting, but it brings many challenges. One such challenge that you and your spouse will have to face is how to merge your finances. Planning carefully and communicating clearly are important, because the financial decisions that you make now can have a lasting impact on your future. Discuss your financial goals The …
MARKET WATCH: SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
The Markets (as of market close September 11, 2020) Stocks continued to slide last Tuesday as falling tech shares pulled the Nasdaq down 4.1%. Crude oil prices plunged 7.5%, and Treasury yields sank 5.1% as money poured into bonds, driving prices higher. Investors, leery of overvaluations, continued to sell off shares. The relationship between the …
