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We lowered our 2019 earnings growth forecast for the S&P 500 Index on August 19 due to increased risk to economic growth and corporate profits from the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China. Until we get clarity on trade, we believe...
Finding the middle ground between being "insurance poor" and unprotected requires assessing real needs and choosing products that are affordable. This article introduces different types of insurance products and the role that they can play in a personal financial plan....
We expect the combination of a softer economic growth outlook with mild U.S. inflationary pressures and ultra low yields internationally to potentially translate into lower domestic yields. ...
Tariffs and threats of escalation weigh on business investment. ...
Recession fears from the yield curve inversion offset the boost from the tariff delay. ...
Stocks endured significant volatility last week but showed some resilience Wednesday, August 7. ...
August has been one of the worst months for the stock market historically. ...
The Federal Reserve (Fed) is likely to start an easing cycle this week, which has several investment implications. ...
The S&P 500 Index is very close to our year-end target of 3,000. ...
Second quarter earnings season gets rolling this week. ...
Pretend you're retired for a month for planning purposes. ...
Even after such a strong first half of this year, we think stocks may have more left in the tank. ...
An increasing number of Americans between the ages of 45 and 65 find themselves struggling to cope with the conflicting demands of caring for aging parents while helping children pay for college or launch their careers. This video discusses steps your clients can take now...
We expect stocks to move higher over the second half of the year. ...
A potential rate cut may give stocks a lift. ...
Last week stocks enjoyed their best week since November 2018 despite rampant policy uncertainty. ...
Should stock investors be concerned about the signals coming from the bond market? ...
Our favorite leading indicators are signaling that further economic growth and stock market gain may lie ahead. ...
Earnings season delivered as expected. ...
In our season finale, Chris interviews the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County ,Florence Kawoczka, about non-profit organizations. We hope you enjoyed our first season of Advisors In Cars Getting Coffee. Stay tuned for Season Two in September with more...