The Fed has been raising interest rates over the last few years based on fears of inflation that never seemed to come to pass. But, with monetary policy still very loose, and investors in a good mood pushing the stock market higher and higher (with a … [Continue reading]
How To Deduct Property Taxes
When it's tax season, everyone's thoughts turn to tax deductions. Financial advisors and accountants alike are flooded with calls from frantic clients looking to save money on taxes by finding new deductions or other tax tricks. The most common … [Continue reading]
Stock Market Correction
After Monday's stock market fall, there was a run up yesterday on Tuesday, then a little drop on Wednesday, and now a 1000+ point market drop again today. So, let's get a headcount before we proceed. Stock Market Results Last Few Days … [Continue reading]
Stock Market Plunges – Shall We Panic?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell almost 1,200 points. The headlines scream "Largest 1-Day Point Drop in History." -- They say "point drop," because as a percentage, this declines isn't even close to the worst. As the Dow increases in value, the … [Continue reading]