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4 Reasons Bump Up Your Retirement Savings
For Mark Roberts' Use: Many people set a retirement savings goal early in their careers, and diligently save a specific amount of money each year. But even if you’re on track to meet your original goal, [...]
What Brexit Means for You
For Mark Roberts' Use: If you were surprised by the Brexit outcome on June 23, you weren’t alone. Going against polls that predicted Britain would remain with the European Union, voters actually decided to exit. [...]
What Will Happen to Social Security?
For Mark Roberts' Use: As you plan for retirement, you might view Social Security as the foundation of your long-term stability. Over the years, you have made contributions to this system through paycheck deductions, and [...]
Staying Home in Retirement
For Mark Roberts' Use: Your retirement dream is as unique as you are. Some people dream of retiring in the mountains, while others plan to move to Florida. You might even plan to travel the [...]
What to Do with Your Retirement Account if You Change Jobs
For Mark Roberts' Use: If you are (or were) and employee for someone, chances are good that you've utilized the company's sponsored retirement account. You're already ahead of the curve because you have considered your retirement [...]
Avoid this Common Retirement Mistake
For Mark Roberts' Use: Along the road to retirement, you might encounter many hazards that can set back your financial goals. From failing to max out your retirement plan contributions, to overlooking tax consequences, there [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – July 14, 2016
Investment Commentary – July 13th, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close July 13th, 2016 Dow 18,371 (5.43% YTD) S&P 2,152 (5.31% YTD) NASDAQ 5,005 (-0.03% YTD) Global Dow 2,376 (2,033 52 week low /2,568 [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – July 7, 2016
Investment Commentary – July 6th, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close July 6th, 2016 Dow 17,918 (2.83% YTD) S&P 2,099 (2.73% YTD) NASDAQ 4,859 (-2.96% YTD) Global Dow 2,285 (2,033 52 week low /2,568 [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – June 30, 2016
Investment Commentary – June 29th, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close June 29th, 2016 Dow 17,694 (1.55% YTD) S&P 2,070 (1.31% YTD) NASDAQ 4,779 (-4.56% YTD) Global Dow 2,285 (2,033 52 week low /2,568 [...]
Affinity “Mark”et Minute – June 23, 2016
Investment Commentary – June 21st, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close June 21st, 2016 Dow 17,829 (2.32% YTD) S&P 2,088 (2.20% YTD) NASDAQ 4,843 (-3.27% YTD) Global Dow 2,347 (2,033 52 week low /2,606 [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – June 16, 2016
Investment Commentary – June 15th, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close June 15th, 2016 Dow 17,640 (1.23% YTD) S&P 2,071 (1.35% YTD) NASDAQ 4,834 (-3.44% YTD) Global Dow 2,289 (2,033 52 week low /2,606 [...]
Affinity “Mark” et Minute – June 9, 2016
Investment Commentary – June 8th, 2016 Market Indices as of Market Close June 8th,2016 Dow 18,005 (3.33% YTD) S&P 2,119 (3.68% YTD) NASDAQ 4,974 (-0.65% YTD) Global Dow 2,390 (2,033 52 week low /2,606 high) [...]