A Green Friday
Major indices closed trading at all-time record levels on Friday. Technology and financial stocks led the advance. Brands including Microsoft, Intel, and JPMorgan Chase posted gains.
A Charitable Impact Can Start at Home in Your own Community
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, had a chance to interview Shari Martin from the Cobb Community Foundation on how they assist philanthropic individuals, families, businesses and organizations with donor-advised funds. Read the Article
What Is Cyber Insurance and Should Your Business Have It?
If your business is online—let’s face it, most business are—you’re not immune to a data breach. Protect your customer data not only with a firewall but a cyber insurance policy as well. Learn more in this week’s Business Tip.
Stocks Slip
Indices closed in the red zone on Thursday. Early market momentum faded as the session progressed. Stocks slipped on a variety of economic news. Initial jobless claims decreased last week.
Early Year-End Tax Planning To Take Advantage Of Possible Tax Reform
We warned you! Tax laws do change, and we’re approaching what could be a BIG change. Thankfully there is still time and moves to make that may reduce your 2017 tax bill. Read all about it in this week’s Tax Tip.
Mildly Mixed
Indices closed out mildly mixed on Wednesday. The Dow and Nasdaq posted gains on policy commentary from the Federal Reserve meeting while the S&P 500 landed slightly in the red zone. As anticipated, the Federal Open Market Committee lifted the target range for the fed funds rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% to 1.5%.
It’s Time for Baby Boomer RMDs!
Baby boomers are turning 70½ at a fast clip—about 10,000 per day! If you’re a baby boomer, it’s time to take required minimum distributions seriously because penalties are steep!
Mixed Moves
Indices ended trading with mixed moves on Tuesday. The Dow and S&P 500 closed at new record highs for the third straight session while the Nasdaq shed some points. Telecom and financial brands led the way up on a variety of economic news.
More Record Levels
Indices closed with gains on Monday. The Dow and S&P 500 hit new record levels. Technology and energy brands led advancers. Apple tacked on nearly 2% today after announcing plans to acquire music ID app Shazam.
New Record Heights
Indices closed at new record heights on Friday. Brands such as Microsoft and Electronic Arts ticked up on stronger-than-expected jobs data for November. Department of Labor figures showed U.S. employers added 228,000 jobs last month. The results exceeded estimates of 190,000.