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How Some Americans Achieve the Million-Dollar Dream
For Mark Roberts' Use: For most of us, hearing the words “the American Dream” conjures up images of home ownership, white picket fences, two and a half kids, and a fuzzy Golden Retriever. Additionally, you [...]
What to Do About That “Old” Retirement Account
For Mark Roberts' Use: These days, it’s rare for a worker to stay with the same company for thirty or forty years before finally retiring. Most of us change jobs at least once or twice, and [...]
Avoid This Common Retirement Mistake
For Mark Roberts' Use: Life sure has a sense of humor sometimes! Just as you hit the peak of your career and you’re finally getting caught up on retirement savings, the kids are ready to leave [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]