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Market Week: February 13, 2012

Market Week: February 13, 2012 The Markets Concerns about whether Greece would fulfill the conditions necessary to obtain a second bailout brought on the first down week of 2012 for the domestic equities indices (except for the Dow, which had … Continue reading

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WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE February 13, 2012

John Jastremski Presents: WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE February 13, 2012 WILL THE MORTGAGE ACCORD BRING MUCH RELIEF? While the $25+ billion settlement reached last week between five large mortgage servicers and 49 states was momentous, it may not help many borrowers … Continue reading

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WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE February 3, 2012

John Jastremski Presents: WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE February 3, 2012 JOBLESS RATE DOWN TO 8.3% Are we seeing a trend here? The unemployment rate has now fallen 0.8% in the last six months. We haven’t seen a descent this sharp and … Continue reading

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Monthly Economic Update February 2012

John Jastremski Presents: Monthly Economic Update                          February 2012 THE MONTH IN BRIEF In recent stock market history, there have been many peaks and valleys. January 2012 represented a peak; it was the best January for U.S. stocks since 1997, … Continue reading

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Financial Aid 101

Financial Aid 101 Many parents pay for college with a combination of savings and financial aid. By learning the basics, you’ll be able to understand how the financial aid process works, properly fill out aid applications, and compare the aid … Continue reading

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WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE

John Jastremski Presents: WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE January 30, 2012 ECONOMY GROWS 2.8% IN Q4 While this is the best GDP reading since Q2 2010, the initial estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis still disappointed the markets. Many economists and … Continue reading

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Market Week: January 30, 2012

Market Week: January 30, 2012 The Markets A rally in domestic equities in response to Wednesday’s Fed announcement of plans to keep interest rates low couldn’t be sustained through the rest of the week. The Nasdaq and small-cap Russell 2000 … Continue reading

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Deciding When to Retire: When Timing Becomes Critical 1/30/2012

Deciding When to Retire: When Timing Becomes Critical 1/30/2012 Deciding when to retire may not be one decision but a series of decisions and calculations. For example, you’ll need to estimate not only your anticipated expenses, but also what sources … Continue reading

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Trust Basics 1/28/2012

Trust Basics 1/28/2012 Whether you’re seeking to manage your own assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity, trusts can help you accomplish your estate planning goals. Their power is in their versatility–many types … Continue reading

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All About IRAs 1/27/2012

All About IRAs 1/27/2012 An individual retirement arrangement (IRA) is a personal retirement savings plan that offers specific tax benefits. In fact, IRAs are one of the most powerful retirement savings tools available to you. Even if you’re contributing to … Continue reading

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