Five Financial Gift Giving Tips for the Holidays
December 12th, 2019 by Jim AllenThe holiday season is a time for giving, including gifts of cash. Rather than just giving a check or some dollar bills, you might consider using any of the five
Today’s Employment Data Comes with a Cautionary Tale
December 6th, 2019 by Tanner WrisleyToday, the department of labor released employment data that surprised the market. After last year’s success, many believed 2019 would be the year we see the United States’ economy start
A Microwave is Not a Great Retirement Planning Tool
November 21st, 2019 by Jim AllenWhen it comes to saving and planning for retirement, that old saying “slow and steady wins the race” is pretty accurate. Regular and consistent saving allows for time (and compound
Safeguarding Your Retirement with a Long-Term Care Plan
November 3rd, 2019 by Jim AllenNovember is Long Term Care Awareness Month so we wanted to discuss this important issue in this week’s article. One of the biggest worries of people entering retirement is the
Earnings Reports: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
October 28th, 2019 by Tanner WrisleyAll public companies report earnings once a quarter. On this earnings date, companies release important financial documents, comment on the previous performance, and give guidance on what can be expected
It Doesn’t Take a PhD to Save on College Expenses
October 17th, 2019 by Jim AllenWith college costs skyrocketing and student loan debt increasing to crisis levels, just selecting the right college can have a huge impact on the total overall cost of a college
3rd Quarter Market Commentary – The Fed Speaks
October 11th, 2019 by Anchor Bay Capital's Investment TeamAgainst the backdrop of an intensified trade dispute with China and a softening economy, the Fed lowered its federal funds rate target by another quarter point at its September 18
Fall Has Arrived and So Has Tax Planning Season
October 2nd, 2019 by Jim AllenNow that summer is over, people’s thoughts turn to cooler fall weather and the impending holiday season. Fall is also the time to start thinking about any year-end tax planning
Will the “SECURE” Act Help Secure Your Retirement?
September 17th, 2019 by Jim AllenThe Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 is currently awaiting approval in Congress and may very well be signed into law this year. It has
Market Outlook
November 12th, 2019 by Anchor Bay Capital's Investment TeamAgainst the backdrop of a continuing trade dispute with China and a slowing economy, the Fed lowered its federal funds rate target by another quarter point at its October 30