2014 was another historical year for Wall Street. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Index reached its all-time high 37 times, while the broader S&P 500 reached a new apex on a whopping 52 occasions! So it might surprise you to learn that it was actually a below-average year for the...
The continued fall of oil prices was the big story on the markets this week. It was Wall Street’s worst week of 2014, and the Dow’s worst week in three years, as it dropped 683 points!! Lower gasoline prices may be keeping more money in your pockets, but oil...
In March, we observe Women’s History Month to recognize and celebrate the vital role that women have played in shaping American history. Indeed, women have made countless contributions to society, and yet, in one area, they still feel like outsiders: retirement planning. Although more women than ever...
There are three phases that every investor goes through as they make investment decisions during their life. While it would seem logical for investors to naturally progress through these phases, the truth is that many investors fail to adjust their investment strategy as they age. When investors...