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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Market Unrest

This past week, after moving sideways for almost six months, the world’s equity markets have plunged. Well, plunged is a bit dramatic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is “in correction,” since technically it is down over 10% since the market high in May 2015. Many other markets, especially equities in emerging markets, are down more than 10%. Volatility is up, commodities in general are down. Bonds have rallied from very low interest rates. Gold has even moved higher (a sign of market instability or possibly enhanced inflation)!

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Topic: The Market

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Rental Golf Clubs are Suitable

Within our industry, there is much debate about the Fiduciary Standard and how it compares to the Suitability Standard. This debate has even reached the White House. But what is the difference between them, and how does it translate in a real-world scenario?

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Topic: Standards

Monday, January 12, 2015

2014 Market Review

It may be surprising that in a year where the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were both up more than 10%, 2014 was a challenging year for the global investor.

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Topic: The Market

Monday, December 01, 2014

Understanding College Savings Plans: Let’s Hit the Books

A common topic these days is how to save for the kids’ college tuition—it can be a daunting prospect. Many parents admit they’re scared. “With tuition rates continuing to rise, how in the world will I be able to pay for little Johnny in 15 years? It’s like another monthly mortgage payment!  Where do I begin?”

Here is a way to approach planning for college tuition.

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Topic: Financial Planning