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4 Ways to Save for Retirement Without a 401(k)
For Mark Roberts' Use: For retirement planning options, it’s hard to beat the advantages of a 401(k) plan. But if you’re one of the 42 million Americans who work for a smaller business, you probably [...]
10 Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
For Mark Roberts' Use: Your 2019 income tax return isn’t due until April of next year… So why would you want to think about it now? Actually, there are plenty of good reasons to consider [...]
How Does Your Net Worth Compare?
Building wealth is one of the primary tenets of financial planning, but do you ever wonder how your net worth compares to the rest of the world? We can talk about financial security all day, [...]
10 Retirement Destinations for Warm Weather Lovers
For Mark Roberts' Use: Now that October has arrived, the weather is finally beginning to change from summer to more autumn-like. This might come as a welcome reprieve from this year’s unusually long, hot summer… [...]
7 Steps for Dealing With a Financial Windfall
For Mark Roberts' Use: You might think that you know exactly what you’d do with a windfall, such as an inheritance. But you might be surprised at how the emotional impact derails you, especially if [...]
One Quick Way to Reduce Unpleasant Tax Surprises
For Mark Roberts' Use: Yes, we’re a few months away from tax season, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t think about it ahead of time. In fact, a little preparation now can help to prevent [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – November 13, 2019
Investment Commentary – November 13, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close November 13, 2019 • Dow 27,691 (18.71%) • S&P 3,091 (23.34%) • NASDAQ 8,486 (27.89%) • Gold $1,464 (13.98%) • [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – November 6, 2019
Investment Commentary – November 6, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close November 6, 2019 • Dow 27,492 (17.86%) • S&P 3,074 (22.65%) • NASDAQ 8,434 (27.12%) • Gold $1,491 (16.07%) • [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – October 30, 2019
Investment Commentary – October 29, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close October 29, 2019 • Dow 27,071 (16.05%) • S&P 3,036 (21.14%) • NASDAQ 8,276 (24.74%) • Gold $1,489 (15.97%) • [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – October 23, 2019
Investment Commentary – October 23, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close October 22, 2019 • Dow 26,788 (15.07%) • S&P 2,995 (19.59%) • NASDAQ 8,104 (22.14%) • Gold $1,487 (16.65%) • [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – October 16, 2019
Investment Commentary – October 16, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close October 16, 2019 • Dow 27,024 (15.85%) • S&P 2,995 (19.50%) • NASDAQ 8,148 (22.81%) • Gold $1,490 (17.87%) • [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – October 9, 2019
Investment Commentary – October 9, 2019 Year to Date Market Indices as of Market Close October 9, 2019 • Dow 26,301 (12.75%) • S&P 2,913 (16.21%) • NASDAQ 7,880 (18.81%) • Gold $1,514 (17.87%) • [...]