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What To Do Financially When A Spouse Dies

Thursday, 17 May 2012 17:42 |

Steps to see that financial matters remain in good order.

Presented by Bradley S. Ford

When a spouse passes away, the emotion and magnitude of the loss can send our lives reeling. This profound change can also affect our finances. All at once, we have a to-do list before us, and the responsibility of it can make us feel pressured.

Weekly Economic Update - 5.14.12

Monday, 14 May 2012 15:38 |

CONSUMER SENTIMENT HITS A 4-YEAR PEAK

May’s initial Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey came in with an index reading of 77.8, the highest mark since January 2008. The current economic conditions sub-index rose to 87.3 from last month’s final 82.9 reading.

Sell in May ... Go Away?

Thursday, 10 May 2012 19:27 |

Does the old stock market cliché have any credibility in 2012?

Presented by Bradley S. Ford

An old stock market dictum says that spring is for profit-taking, or at least a time to reduce your exposure to equities.

Weekly Economic Update - 5.7.12

Monday, 07 May 2012 17:01 |

UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN TO 8.1%

The jobless rate dipped 0.1% in April, but Wall Street didn’t exactly cheer about it as just 115,000 non-farm jobs were added to the economy. Economists polled by Briefing.com thought payrolls would expand by 162,000.

Monthly Economic Update - May 2012

Monday, 07 May 2012 00:00 |

THE MONTH IN BRIEF
The Dow gained 0.01% in April – a month in which the impressive bull run of the first quarter moderated and more pessimism crept onto Wall Street. Some domestic indicators were tepid – but others did provide nice surprises.

You Can't Hide In Fixed Income

Thursday, 03 May 2012 14:31 |

Investing timidly may shield you against risk ... but not against inflation.

Presented by Bradley S. Ford

When is being risk-averse too risky for the sake of your retirement? After you conclude your career or sell your company, you have a right to be financially cautious.

Weekly Economic Update - 4.30.12

Monday, 30 April 2012 17:34 |

Q1 GDP: +2.2%

The federal government’s initial estimate disappointed many analysts, even with plenty of potential for upward revision later. After all, Q4 2011 had brought growth of 3.0%. Economists polled by Briefing.com expected the Q1 estimate to come in at +2.5%.

Alternative Investments, At a Glance

Thursday, 26 April 2012 13:38 |

What are they? How do they differ from “traditional” investments?

Presented by Bradley S. Ford

If you’re seeking a different investment path and have a large amount of money to invest, you may already be considering an alternative investment.

Weekly Economic Update - 4.23.12

Monday, 23 April 2012 15:35 |

WHAT HELD UP HOMEBUYING LAST MONTH?

The National Association of Realtors said existing home sales fell 2.6% for March. A 1.3% drop in inventory for the month might have been a factor, and mild weather in January and February may have helped homes that would have sold in March sell earlier.

Ways to Put a Refund to Work

Thursday, 19 April 2012 13:33 |

What could that money do for you?

Presented by Bradley S. Ford

Is a tax refund coming your way? If you have already received your refund for 2012 or are about to receive it, you might want to think about the destiny of that money. Here are some possibilities.

Quarterly Economic Update - 1Q 2012

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 14:07 |

THE QUARTER IN BRIEF
Dow, +8.14%. S&P 500, +12.00%. NASDAQ, +18.67%. These numbers resemble a good year on Wall Street – and these were simply the advances from the first quarter. While stocks may or may not climb higher for the rest of the year, investors could certainly cheer the opening quarter of 2012 - the best quarter for U.S. equities in nearly 14 years.

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What To Do Financially When A Spouse Dies

Steps to see that financial matters remain in good order.

Presented by Bradley S. Ford

Weekly Economic Update - 5.14.12

CONSUMER SENTIMENT HITS A 4-YEAR PEAK

Sell in May ... Go Away?

Does the old stock market cliché have any credibility in 2012?

Presented by Bradley S. Ford

An old stock market dictum says that spring is for profit-taking, or at least a time to reduce your exposure to equities.

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