Stock Market Commentary October 2021

Stock Market Commentary October 2021

How to Analyze Today’s Stock Market Report   Many factors are at play as we look to analyze today’s stock market report. In September, the tech-heavy Nasdaq index dropped 5.3%, and the S&P 500 fell 4.8%, which was their most significant monthly...
How Much Longer Will Social Security Last?

How Much Longer Will Social Security Last?

The future financial status of the Social Security program is a popular topic of debate. Each year, the Trustees of the Social Security trust report on the programs’ current and projected financial status. The annual report has many questioning, will Social Security last? 

Stock Market Commentary September 2021

Stock Market Commentary September 2021

Today’s Market News: What You Need to Know Many factors are at play as we look to today’s market news. In August, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.2% (Source:  https://www.cnbc.com/2021/new08/30/stock-market-futures-open-to-close-news.html), and our...
What Biden’s Tax Plan Could Mean For Your Money

What Biden’s Tax Plan Could Mean For Your Money

President Biden’s election campaign focused heavily on the potential for tax reform. President Biden promised that income taxes should not increase for the lower or middle class throughout the campaign. Although the government has failed to pass any official tax...
Dividend Investing: What You Need to Know About Taxes and Benefits

Dividend Investing: What You Need to Know About Taxes and Benefits

Dividend investing is a common practice among stock market investors, especially those with lower risk tolerance. However, to truly understand dividends, it is essential to consider the variables. As part of our Personal Financial Planning 101 series, this article...