Category Archives: Economic Report

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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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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Can You Avoid a Layoff?

Can You Avoid a Layoff? You may be a dedicated employee who has worked for the same employer for many years, yet you still may be susceptible to getting laid off. Sometimes getting laid off is inevitable, but rarely does … Continue reading

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WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE January 23, 2012

John Jastremski Presents: WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE January 23, 2012 NO CONSUMER INFLATION INCREASE IN DECEMBER For the second month in a row, the Labor Department reported no advance in its Consumer Price Index. Core CPI did rise 0.1% last month. … Continue reading

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Market Week: January 23, 2012

Market Week: January 23, 2012 The Markets Downgrades? What downgrades? Having just lowered its long-term ratings on nine eurozone sovereigns, Standard and Poor’s downgradedthe European Financial Stability Fund itself early last week. European equity markets responded with a four-day rally, … Continue reading

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Long-Term Care Annuities

Long-Term Care Annuities When planning for the potential cost of long-term care, you’ve probably considered long-term care insurance. But premiums can be expensive and if you do buy the coverage, you probably hope you never have to use it. The … Continue reading

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The Roth 401(k) 1/16/2012

The Roth 401(k) 1/16/2012 Some employers offer 401(k) plan participants the opportunity to make Roth 401(k) contributions. If you’re lucky enough to work for an employer who offers this option, Roth contributions could play an important role in maximizing your … Continue reading

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Annual Market Review 2011

January 03, 2012 Annual Market Review 2011 The global village became very real as 2011 was consumed by debt, debate, downgrades, and potential default both here and overseas. U.S. economic data had to struggle for months against headwinds from abroad … Continue reading

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WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE

John Jastremski Presents: WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE January 2, 2012 STOCKS IN 2011: DJIA +5.5%, S&P 500 ENDS FLAT The Dow Jones Industrial Average bucked a global trend and advanced in 2011. The index rose 11.95% in the fourth quarter, a … Continue reading

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Market Week

Market Week: December 27, 2011 The Markets In-the-black Friday: Buoyed by good economic data and congressional reconciliation over extension of the payroll tax cut, the Standard & Poor’s 500 headed into the Christmas weekend with a gift for investors–its return … Continue reading

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