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For the week of November 28, 2016

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Well, the election is behind us and the outcome proved one thing—never base a major decision on speculation.  I think we were just reminded of a very important lesson.  The media does not always, if ever, know all the answers.  However, my biggest gripe with the election was not with who won or lost or the fact the media had it all wrong … it was the fact that the ma

From time to time it is a good idea to check in on market activity. 

Brexit … What is it and how does it affect my investments?

By now, you will most certainly have heard that the United Kingdom has left the European Union (EU) and subsequently put all the financial markets into immediate turmoil. 

Brief Market Commentary for the week of June 20, 2016

The Markets

As I approach yet another birthday, I often ask myself if I am accomplishing all that I can in this short life … I have yet to become fluent in Spanish, I do not have a PhD nor have I come up with the next revolutionary toaster oven. Is this to say that I haven’t accomplished anything or that I am not an expert in a particular field?

While this saying is cliché, it is appropriate for this current market cycle. After all, it does not seem as though it were that many weeks ago when all the headlines and prognosticators would have you believe that another financial crisis was upon us.  Those that reacted to this news are most likely regretting their maneuvers, as the markets have clawed their way back. 

Have you ever wondered why smartphones became so popular? Perhaps it’s because they satisfied our desire for instant gratification.