Category Archives: Types of Investment

Weekly Economic Update 4/1

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

     SOLID GAINS IN HOUSEHOLD SPENDING, INCOME According to the latest Commerce Department report, household spending was up 0.7% in February (the largest gain in five months) while consumer incomes jumped 1.1%. February’s 35-cent climb in gasoline prices influenced … Continue reading →

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The Sequester Looms

Posted on February 28, 2013 by admin

If federal budget cuts occur March 1, how might they be felt economically? On March 1, $85 billion in federal budget cuts are supposed to take place – and it doesn’t look like they will be delayed any longer. Congress … Continue reading →

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The Right Beneficiary

Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin

Who should inherit your IRA or 401(k)? See that they do. Here’s a simple financial question: who is the beneficiary of your IRA? How about your 401(k), life insurance policy, or annuity? You may be able to answer such a … Continue reading →

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Why work during retirement?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by admin

Planning on working during retirement? If so, you’re not alone. An increasing number of employees nearing retirement plan to work at least some period of time during their retirement years. Why work during retirement? Obviously, if you work during retirement, … Continue reading →

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Reaching Retirement — Now What?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by admin

Reaching Retirement– Now What? You’ve worked hard your whole life anticipating the day you could finally retire. Well, that day has arrived! But with it comes the realization that you’ll need to carefully manage your assets so that your retirement … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

HOMEBUYING DECREASES IN DECEMBER Last month, existing home sales slumped 1.0% and new home sales tumbled 7.3%. Year-over-year numbers, however, remain hugely positive. Residential resales improved 12.8% in 2012, with December’s median single-family home price up 11.5% from a year … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on January 14, 2013 by admin

NEW YEAR, NEW LAWS AFFECTING YOU Singles earning more than $200,000 and couples earning more than $250,000 will face a 3.8% Medicare surtax and a 0.9% increase in Medicare payroll tax. Tax rates on dividends and long-term capital gains remain … Continue reading →

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529 College Savings Plans

Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin

Section 529 college savings plans are tax-advantaged college savings vehicles and one of the most popular ways to save for college today. Much like the way 401(k) plans revolutionized the world of retirement savings a few decades ago, 529 college … Continue reading →

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401(K) Plans

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

Qualified cash or deferred arrangements (CODAs) permitted under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as “401(k) plans,” have become one of the most popular types of employer-sponsored retirement plans. How does a 401(k) plan work? With … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

JOBLESS RATE DROPS, SURPRISING ANALYSTS Non-farm payrolls expanded by 146,000 positions in November. Economists polled by Reuters had expected only 93,000 new jobs because of the impact of Superstorm Sandy. Yet while the jobless rate dipped to 7.7% last month, … Continue reading →

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