by lindapowell | Sep 26, 2016 | Articles, did you know, In The News
Before you make any extra mortgage payments, consider some factors. Should you own your home free and clear before you retire? At first glance, the answer would seem to be “absolutely, if at all possible.” Retiring with less debt … isn’t that a good thing? Why...
by lindapowell | Sep 13, 2016 | Articles, In The News
Will volatility seize Wall Street? Or will calm prevail? Wall Street has had a rather calm summer. How about fall? Will volatility increase before and after Election Day? So far, the market is performing roughly in line with historical patterns. In 19 of the...
by lindapowell | Sep 7, 2016 | Articles, Economic Updates
September 2016 THE MONTH IN BRIEF How calm was August? Very. At the close on August 31, the S&P 500 had not moved 1% up or down in a trading session since July 8. The latest round of U.S. economic indicators showed a healthy labor market, solid consumer...
by lindapowell | Aug 9, 2016 | Articles, In The News
When should you review it? What should you review? An estate plan has three objectives. The first goal is to preserve your accumulated wealth. The second goal is to express who will receive your assets after your death. The third goal is to state who will make...