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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 [...]
Financial Planning Steps to Take Right Now
For Mark Roberts' Use: Like most people, you're probably quite busy at this time of year. We hope you're enjoying a wonderful holiday season! But since many financial planning actions must be taken before the end [...]
Follow These Tax Guidelines When Making Charitable Donations
For Mark Roberts' Use: It's that time of year once again! We're all quite busy with shopping, planning parties, and maybe even traveling, but you should also be taking a few moments to wrap up [...]
4 Things About Social Security That You Need to Know
For Mark Roberts' Use: One day, Social Security benefits will comprise an important part of your retirement plan. But most of us tend to assume our benefits will be there when we planned, and forget [...]
4 Reasons to Consult a Financial Advisor
For Mark Roberts' Use: When you purchased your car, you probably researched gas mileage, safety ratings, and special features. You compared one vehicle to another, and chose the best value for your money. Then, you [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – February 8, 2017
Investment Commentary –February 7th, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close February 7th, 2017 Dow 20,090 (1.66% YTD) S&P 2,293 (2.36% YTD) NASDAQ 5,674 (5.41% YTD) Gold $1,234 (52 Week Low $1,127 High $1,387) OIL [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – February 2, 2017
Investment Commentary –January 31st, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close January 31st, 2017 Dow 19,864 (0.76% YTD) S&P 2,278 (1.96% YTD) NASDAQ 5,614 (4.05% YTD) Gold $1,213 (52 Week Low $1,127 High $1,387) OIL [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – January 26, 2017
Investment Commentary –January 24th, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close January 24th, 2017 Dow 19,912 (0.76% YTD) S&P 2,280 (1.96% YTD) NASDAQ 5,600 (4.05% YTD) Gold $1,212 (52 Week Low $1,119 High $1,387) OIL [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – January 19, 2017
Investment Commentary –January 17th, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close January 17th, 2017 Dow 19,826 (0.32% YTD) S&P 2,267 (1.26% YTD) NASDAQ 5,538 (2.89% YTD) Gold $1,215 (52 Week Low $1,087 High $1,387 OIL [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – January 12, 2017
Investment Commentary –January 10th, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close January 10th, 2017 Dow 19,855 (0.47% YTD) S&P 2,268 (1.43% YTD) NASDAQ 5,551 (3.13% YTD) Gold $1,187 (52 Week Low $1,077 High $1,387 OIL [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – January 5, 2016
Investment Commentary – January 4, 2017 Market Indices as of Market Close January 4th 2017 Dow 19,942.16 (0.30%) S&P 2,270.75 (0.57%) NASDAQ 5,477.00 (0.88%) Gold 1,163.30 (0.11%) Oil $53.36 (1.97%) Growth The final estimate of [...]