This Bull Market Is Still Young As we’ve been saying for close to 18 months, we think we are in a new bull market and the economy will avoid a recession over the coming year. Not much has changed, and we still feel this way. Yes, there will be pullbacks, corrections, and scary headlines alo …
By Beth Schanou, JD, CExP, Senior Wealth Planner Who wants to spend an afternoon thinking about their mortality? No one, which is why more than half of Americans don’t even have a will.
After the S&P 500 experienced its best seven-month start to the year since 1997, stocks pulled back in the historically troublesome months of August and September. Although unenjoyable for investors, the slump may be necessary to set stocks up for a year-end rally.
Good riddance to August and September (at least, investing-wise). Will the bull come back when September ends? Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese discuss the latest news in markets and investing. Highlights include: • What could …
By Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group “I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.” -Will Rogers As you’ve probably heard by now, the government is on the brink of shutting down unless Congress connects on a Hail Mary to pass a dozen spending bills …
By Matt Lewis, CLTC, Vice President, Insurance Life insurance is designed to provide for your loved ones after your death, giving you peace of mind that their financial needs will be met without your income. But life insurance can benefit your financial planning in many other ways.
By Cristina Wiebelt-Smith, CPA, Wealth Advisor Am I behind in my retirement savings? Am I where I need to be financially? These are common concerns when people come in to meet with us. I can relate to this concern because there were several years in our mid-30s where we weren’t able to save …
