What to expect in the coming year
As 2012 draws to a close, it becomes important to evaluate what to expect for next year. This past year has turned out to...
Recent market calm may not last
One recent development in the stock market is how much recent day to day price moves have lessened.
Anyone who has followed the market in...
Investing in Target-Date Funds
An investment product that has gained significant popularity in recent years is the target–date fund. This investment is also commonly referred to, as a...
Economy sputtering, but corporate earnings have grown
Last week was interesting with preliminary real GDP growing only 1.5 percent for the second quarter, while the stock market rose to its best...
Monitoring an investment portfolio
With technology, we have the ability to obtain information about our investment balances on a daily basis and on a real time basis with...
Tips for buying individual stocks
My commentary about investments has normally centered on the overall stock market. For someone investing in a 401K plan at work, other than employee...
Problems in Europe lead to lower gas prices
Anyone following worldwide news is certainly aware of the problems Europe is facing. In an economy that is increasingly global, one relatively small country,...
Record low interest rates impacts many
Last week the yield on ten-year Treasuries dropped below 1.5 percent, which is an all time record low. This was brought about by two...
Stronger dollar result in weaker stock market
During the month of May the stock market has declined, while the U.S. dollar has strengthened. At first glance this might seem odd, as...
The economy gives mixed signals
For those following business news recently, it can certainly be confusing at times whether the economy is still improving. The most recent employment report...
