After a sharp waterfall drop in March, major equity markets advanced strong in the second quarter. Following the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s (DJIA) worst first quarter ever the index posted its best second quarter performance since 1938 rising over 17%. The S&P 500 ended the quarter up 20% …
Economic Update: First Quarter 2020
The first three months of 2020 were filled with Covid-19 fears and economic responses. The world is experiencing a pandemic and a financial crisis that caused many investors to feel a level of anxiety that they have not had for over a decade. It’s almost impossible to remember that in Mid-February …
Filing 2019 Income Taxes and Planning for 2020
For 2019, Form 1040 has been slightly redesigned. There is time to look into tax planning ideas for your 2020 taxes, but here are some things tax filers should review. There are seven federal income tax brackets for 2019. The lowest of the seven tax rates is 10% and the top tax rate 37% …
The Four Phases of Retirement
Years ago, when you mentioned the concept of retirement, visions of a long and relaxing stretch of time after your career came to mind. Most people envisioned having a 20 to 30-year time span filled with activities such as traveling to exotic locations, leisurely days of relaxation and recreation and time with grandchildren. The possibility of long-term care was usually …
Reduce Your 2015 Taxes and Plan for 2016
How to Reduce Your 2015 Income Taxes (even if it is already 2016) and Plan for 2016 Special Report! Tax season has arrived — again. That means that it’s now time to finish and file your tax returns for 2015. This year you have until April 18 to file your federal tax return. (That is not a typo. April 15 …