Credit Cards: Which Credit Card is Right for You?
Submitted by The Wealth Consulting Group on September 30th, 2020
Credit Cards: Which Credit Card is Right for You?
October 1, 2020
Credit cards are kind of like chainsaws.
September 2020
Weekly Market Commentary 09-28-2020
Submitted by The Wealth Consulting Group on September 28th, 2020Weekly Market Commentary
September 28, 2020
The Markets
For four weeks, the U.S. stock market has sparked and sputtered like a campfire in light rain.
Today, pandemic-driven demand is providing fuel for the investors. The need for certain types of products and services has accelerated and innovation is creating new opportunities. Consider:
Life Insurance Awareness Month!
Submitted by The Wealth Consulting Group on September 21st, 2020
Life Insurance Awareness Month
September 21, 2020
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. What does that exactly mean? Most Life Insurance Awareness Month Campaigns tend to focus on that American’s are under-insured.
Weekly Market Commentary 09-21-2020
Submitted by The Wealth Consulting Group on September 21st, 2020Weekly Market Commentary
September 21, 2020
The Markets
Investors weren’t happy with central banks last week.
After the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell confirmed the economy is recovering more quickly than anticipated:
Your Home and Your Retirement
Submitted by The Wealth Consulting Group on September 15th, 2020
Unlike earlier generations of retirees, who paid off first mortgages and retired at the family homestead, some of today's baby boomers are looking to capitalize on home equity to enhance their retirement savings.
Weekly Market Commentary 09-14-2020
Submitted by The Wealth Consulting Group on September 14th, 2020Weekly Market Commentary
September 14, 2020
The Markets
Last week, the Nasdaq Composite Index set another record.
So far, 2020 has been memorable for many reasons, not the least of which is the incredible speed at which some events have been occurring in financial markets. This year, we’ve experienced:
Weekly Market Commentary 09-08-2020
Submitted by The Wealth Consulting Group on September 11th, 2020Weekly Market Commentary
September 8, 2020
The Markets
Stock markets in the United States retreated a bit last week.
U.S. stocks have been trending higher for months. Last week, they gave back some gains. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 3.3 percent, while the S&P 500 Index fell 2.3 percent, and the Dow lost 1.8 percent, reported Ben Levisohn of Barron’s.
Did You Know? - Tax Refunds
Submitted by The Wealth Consulting Group on September 9th, 2020
Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Submitted by The Wealth Consulting Group on September 4th, 2020
Like homes themselves, mortgages come in many sizes and types, and one of the most important decisions you face as you consider your choices is whether to take out a fixed or an adjustable rate mortgage. The type of mortgage that's right for you depends on many factors, such as your tolerance for risk and how long you expect to stay in your home.
Finding the Right Mortgage for You
Submitted by The Wealth Consulting Group on September 3rd, 2020
If you want to buy property, you almost always need to obtain a mortgage, but these loans aren't all the same. Different types of situations call for different types of mortgages. How do you choose the right mortgage for your needs? While investigating your financing options, keep the following in mind.
Amount of Downpayment You Have Saved
Weekly Market Commentary 08-31-2020
Submitted by The Wealth Consulting Group on September 1st, 2020Weekly Market Commentary
August 31, 2020
The Markets
The stock market rallies like it’s 1986.
August has been a good month for stock investors. At the end of last week, the S&P 500 Index was up 6.8 percent for the month. The Index is poised to deliver its best returns for the month since 1986, when it gained 7.1 percent, reported Financial Times.
