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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 [...]
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 [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – December 29, 2016
Investment Commentary –December 28th, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close December 28th, 2016 Dow 19,933 (14.40% YTD) S&P 2,263 (10.76% YTD) NASDAQ 5,438 (8.61% YTD) Gold $1,147 (52 Week Low $1,067 High $1,387) OIL [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – December 22, 2016
Investment Commentary –December 21st, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close December 21st, 2016 Dow 19,941 (14.44% YTD) S&P 2,265 (10.85% YTD) NASDAQ 5,471 (9.27% YTD) Gold $1,133 (52 Week Low $1,066 High $1,387) OIL [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – December 15, 2016
Investment Commentary –December 14th, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close December 14th, 2016 Dow 19,792 (13.59% YTD) S&P 2,253 (10.16% YTD) NASDAQ 5,436 (8.57% YTD) Gold $1,142 (52 Week Low $1,055 High $1,387) OIL [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – December 8, 2016
Investment Commentary –December 7th, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close December 7th, 2016 Dow 19,549 (12.19% YTD) S&P 2,241 (9.66% YTD) NASDAQ 5,393 (7.72% YTD) Gold $1,173 (52 Week Low $1,055 High $1,387 US [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – December 1, 2016
Investment Commentary –November 30TH, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close November 30thh, 2016 Dow 19,123 (8.28% YTD) S&P 2,198 (6.51% YTD) NASDAQ 5,323 (5.73% YTD) Global DOW 2,454 Gold $1,174 Oil $48.97 U.S. 10yr [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – November 23, 2016
Investment Commentary –November 22nd, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close November 22nd, 2016 Dow 19,023 (8.28% YTD) S&P 2,204 (6.51% YTD) NASDAQ 5,386 (5.73% YTD) Global DOW 2,457 (2,033 week low/high 2,489) 10-year Treasury [...]