Archive for January 2020
Coronavirus Impact On The Markets
Coronavirus Impact On The Markets News out of China of a new contagion – the coronavirus – has spooked stock markets across the globe. Investors are clearly concerned that the global economy could experience an unexpected slowdown due to the virus’s spread. First, we need to realize that the human cost of the virus far…
Read More[Video] Speed Reading Versus Speed Understanding
MICHELLE SMALENBERGER, CFP® Speed Reading Versus Speed Understanding Do you remember hearing stories or reading books when you were a kid. Someone was trying to teach you something and maybe there was a lesson in those stories they were trying to get you to understand. Well one of these that was very popular…
Read MoreMega-Caps Big Stocks Are Driving The Market
Big Stocks Are Driving The Market In August 2018 Apple became the first company in America to be valued at more than $1 trillion. Since then, both Microsoft and Google have joined the ranks of trillion-dollar companies, with Amazon knocking at the door. The rise of the “mega-caps” – as they’re referred to (a…
Read More[Video] When Should I Refinance My Mortgage? And Other Mortgage Reminders.
ROBERT STOLL, CFP®, CFA® [Video] When Should I Refinance My Mortgage? And Other Mortgage Reminders. Getting the right mortgage is one of the bigger financial decisions your family will ever have to make. So if you are thinking about refinancing your mortgage, let me give you a couple tips for what you should be…
Read MoreChina – U.S. Trade Deal = Stronger Emerging Markets?
China – U.S. Trade Deal = Stronger Emerging Markets? Phase 1 of the China-U.S. trade deal is signed this week, easing trade tensions between the two countries. How does this deal impact investment strategy? Since President Trump took office, the U.S. has imposed tariffs and other trade measures against China and other countries. At times,…
Read MoreJanuary 2020 Investment Newsletter
Investment Newsletter: Looking Ahead to 2020 | Fee-Only Financial Advisor, Deer Park, Chicago, Barrington, Palatine
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