by deyoe | Mar 21, 2013 | China, Economic Data, Investing, Weekly Commentary
The Middle Class is Growing In the United States, households that earn between $35,600 a year and $94,600 a year are considered to be middle class. That’s about 40 percent of U.S. households (another 40 percent earn less than the middle class and 20 percent earn...
by deyoe | Mar 21, 2013 | Economic Data, Investing, Personal Finance, Weekly Commentary
The Markets Like winded runners, stock markets slowed at the end of last week. Since the start of the year, the Dow Jones Industrials Index has risen by almost 11 percent, hurdling past new highs several times. The S&P 500 Index gained 9.4 percent over the same...
by deyoe | Mar 17, 2013 | Ideas, Personal Finance, Weekly Commentary
Is a wedding in your future? If so, prepare yourself! Between the planner, venue, food, flowers, cake, dress, drinks, photographer, videographer, invitations, programs, and all the rest, you’re likely to be hearing a lot of this: Ka-ching! Ka-ching! More than...
by deyoe | Mar 12, 2013 | Economic Data, Europe, Investing, Weekly Commentary
The Markets During periods of strong market performance, like the one we’ve experienced since the end of last year, it’s important to remember that markets ebb and flow over time. Since December 31, 2012, the Dow Jones Industrial Index has gained 9.9...
by deyoe | Mar 8, 2013 | Economic Data, Investing, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning, Weekly Commentary
Have You Heard of the National Retirement Risk Index (NRRI)? It measures whether Americans will be able to maintain the same standard of living they enjoy today after they retire. When it was updated for 2012, the index showed the number of “at risk”...
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