Translating Stock Market Jargon

The meaning behind some of that Wall Street lingo. Have you ever been confused by the jargon used on Wall Street? Perhaps it is time to translate some of those esoteric stock market terms into plain English.   Blue chips: This term refers to stocks that have a...

Taking a Vacation from the News

and missing Paul Kangas I recently took a vacation and enjoyed the time away from the flow of news about the world and the markets. If you read or listen to news you’ve likely heard plenty of information about the stock market being at new highs and why it could go...

August Economic Update

August 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.54% in July as earnings announcements and fundamental indicators provided a lift for the blue chips and other stock market indices. Hiring and manufacturing data was particularly reassuring....

Medicare Enrollment Options for 2017-18

A summary of what you need to know.   Key Medicare enrollment periods are approaching. This fall and winter, there are three periods in which Medicare beneficiaries can either enroll or disenroll in forms of coverage. Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2017: Open enrollment period. This...