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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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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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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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