The New Year brings both opportunities and challenges. If January is any indication, the challenges may be greater this year versus last year. Rising to the investment challenge takes commitment and patience. One of the best ways to calm emotions and stay committed is to set realistic portfolio return expectations. […]
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Twenty thirteen is in the rear view mirror and it is amazing how clear the picture. Last year, can you recall any market expert projecting a thirty percent return in the S&P 500? I don’t. The S&P 500 gained 32.39 percent last year and the NASDAQ was up a mind […]
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What’s Happening in the Interest Rate Markets The Federal Reserve Bank holds official meetings eight times a year. They are called the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings. The meetings are attended by Chairman of the Fed (Ben Bernanke) and other participants, including Fed Governors and Reserve Bank presidents. It’s […]
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