A Rocky September – October 2, 2020
September has historically been a tough month for stocks. On average going back to 1970, September is the only month that registers a negative return…
Stocks Run into Turbulence – September 28, 2020
Stocks have been on a five-month run, with monthly gains for the S&P 500 Index running between 1.8% (June) and 12.7% (April). August’s return of…
The Fed Pledges Continued Aid – September 23, 2020
Actions taken by the Federal Reserve and comments from the Fed chairman affect markets. The sharp rally from the March low is due, in part,…
When Doves Fly – September 21, 2020
There are two terms that are used to describe sentiment from Federal Reserve officials – dovish and hawkish. Dovish describes a Fed that is less…
4 Steps to Plan a Successful Retirement – September 16, 2020
Let’s review these principles. 1.) How much should I be saving? Much will depend on your income and the lifestyle you would like to…
September Greets Investors with Volatility – September 14, 2020
Since bottoming on March 23, the S&P 500 Index has advanced an impressive 60% through its most recent peak on September 2 (St. Louis Federal…
What You Can Do with Your Money – September 10, 2020
Let’s look at 5 buckets you can place your money in: Spending Saving and investing Gifting to family, friends, or charity Paying taxes Setting up…
Continued Progress for the Labor Market – September 8, 2020
The government reported another monthly increase in employment, and a much better-than-expected drop in the unemployment rate in August. The graphic below illustrates the steep…
Historic Rally Runs Up Against September – September 2, 2020
Since bottoming on March 23, the S&P 500 Index2 is up a stellar 56% through August 31 (St. Louis Federal Reserve). August’s run was the…
New Approach Set to Lead to Kinder, Gentler Fed – September 1, 2020
On Thursday, the Federal Reserve announced a new policy regarding how it will handle inflation, which could keep interest rates low for a long time….