Category Archives: Economic Report

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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Weekly Economic Update

John Jastremski Presents: Weekly Economic Update December 26, 2011 PAYROLL TAX HOLIDAY EXTENDED FOR 2 MONTHS Friday, President Obama signed an extension of the payroll tax cut lasting through February 29. The stopgap legislation also extends long-term unemployment benefits through … Continue reading

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WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE December 19, 2011

John Jastremski Presents: WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE     WEEKLY QUOTE   “Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.” – Peter Ustinov     WEEKLY TIP   About to do some holiday shopping? Try keeping your credit cards at home. The interest … Continue reading

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Bonds, Interest Rates, and the Impact of Inflation

Bonds, Interest Rates, and the Impact of Inflation There are two fundamental ways that you can profit from owning bonds: from the interest that bonds pay, or from any increase in the bond’s price. Many people who invest in bonds because … Continue reading

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Financial Planning–Helping You See the Big Picture

  Financial Planning–Helping You See the Big Picture Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with … Continue reading

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Funding Your Future with a Fixed Annuity 12/12/2011

Funding Your Future with a Fixed Annuity  12/12/2011   A fixed annuity is a contract between you and an annuity issuer, usually an insurance company. In its simplest form, you pay money to the annuity issuer; the issuer invests the … Continue reading

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