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Making Your Retirement Income Last
For Mark Roberts' Use: Retirement sure isn’t what it used to be. Previous generations often accessed retirement income through a pension offered by their employers. The pension, along with Social Security benefits and any personal savings, [...]
Should You Consider Disability Income Insurance?
For Mark Roberts' Use: For most of us, life insurance is an integral component of our financial strategy. We want our families to be protected in the event of our untimely death, so that they [...]
With Interest Rates Rising, How Will You Be Affected?
For Mark Roberts' Use: In December, the Fed finally moved ahead with the interest rate hike that had been promised all year. Overall, this is a good sign, as interest rates have remained low for [...]
Are You Investing, or Speculating?
For Mark Roberts' Use: As an investor, one of your main goals is, of course, building a nest egg for your future. This will involve not only making difficult decisions at times, but also learning a [...]
Another Way to Prepare for Retirement
For Mark Roberts' Use: Did you max out your retirement plan contributions this year? If so, good for you! You're earning a valuable tax deduction while also preparing for the future, but you don't have to [...]
How Will the Cost of Living Affect You?
For Mark Roberts' Use: We have happily seen signs of a growing economy this year, but even with the inflation rate remaining quite low, many Americans have expressed concerns that their incomes are falling behind the [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – June 6, 2017
Investment Commentary –June 6th, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close June 6th, 2017 Dow 21,136 (6.95% YTD) S&P 2,429 (8.51% YTD) NASDAQ 6,275 (16.57% YTD) Gold $1,296 (9.13%) OIL $48.33 (-14.85%) US 10Y Treasury [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – May 31, 2017
Investment Commentary – May 30th, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close May 30th, 2017 Dow 21,029 (6.41% YTD) S&P 2,412 (7.78% YTD) NASDAQ 6,203 (15.23% YTD) Gold $1,265 (9.13%) OIL $49.52 (-12.76%) US 10Y [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – May 23, 2017
Investment Commentary – May 23rd, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close May 23rd, 2017 Dow 20,938 (5.95% YTD) S&P 2,398 (7.09% YTD) NASDAQ 6,138 (14.04% YTD) Gold $1,251 (8.17%) OIL $51.51 (-9.23%) US 10Y [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – May 16, 2017
Investment Commentary – May 16th, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close May 16th, 2017 Dow 20,979 (6.14% YTD) S&P 2,400 (7.069% YTD) NASDAQ 6,169 (13.70% YTD) Gold $1,236 (6.84%) Oil $48.61 (-13.93%) US 10Y [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – May 9, 2017
Investment Commentary – May 9th, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close May 5th, 2017 Dow 20,975 (6.14% YTD) S&P 2,396 (7.06% YTD) NASDAQ 6,120 (13.70% YTD) Gold $1,220 (5.47%) OIL $45.84 (-18.82%) US 10Y [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – May 3, 2017
Investment Commentary –May 2nd, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close May 2nd, 2017 Dow 20,949 (6.01% YTD) S&P 2,391 (6.80% YTD) NASDAQ 6,095 (13.23% YTD) Gold $1,265 (8.69%) OIL $47.59 (-15.76%) US 10Y Treasury [...]