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COVID Forcing Companies to Withdraw Guidance

What should investors think when companies can’t estimate their earnings? Five years after the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the beginning of the Great Depression, Benjamin Graham and David Dodd, both professors from Columbia...

12 Estate Planning Must-Do's

Many of you already have estate documents, probably executed many years ago. You need an estate attorney to look over your documents every 10 years or so. Here are a dozen points to review. 1. Do you have a will and powers of attorney...

Covid-19 and the Impact on Our Sports World

“Buying local” just might help revive the massive $470 billion sports industry We love sports for the excitement. We love sports for the drama. And we love sports because it allows us to be with friends and family. But the...

Watch out for Coronavirus Scams

Fraudsters and scam artists are always looking for new ways to prey on consumers. Now they are using the same tactics to take advantage of consumers' heightened financial and health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Federal,...

The National Housing Market and Covid 19

Understanding leading and lagging indicators to make informed decisions For many of us, our house is our biggest investment and asset. Consider these facts: • According to the National Association of Realtors, the median...

Global Performance for the First Quarter 2020

Almost everything was red as the first quarter was one for the record books The first quarter of 2020 is over and it was ugly, as just about all asset classes, styles and global markets dropped. In the U.S., investors saw the Dow Jones...

The Coronavirus Bear and It's Place in History

Helping investors better understand bear markets, corrections and crashes The pace with which the Coronavirus bear toppled the longest-running bull market in history was startling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average officially entered...

CARES Act

CARES Act Provides Relief to Individuals and Businesses On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signedinto law. This $2 trillion emergency relief package is intended to assist...

While Coronavirus Rages, Bitcoin has made a Leap Towards the Mainstream

Anyone holding bitcoin would have watched the market with alarm in recent weeks. The virtual currency, whose price other cryptocurrencies like ethereum and litecoin largely follow, plummeted from more than US$10,000 (£8,206) in...

An Important Message from American Portfolios' CEO

Mere weeks in, and 2020 will most certainly be remembered as an unprecedented year. It is times like these when, as corporate leaders, setting an example for attentive and decisive action on behalf of the people it employs and serves...

Fed Cuts Rates to Near Zero

On a Sunday, The Fed Cuts Rates to Near Zero The ninth surprise rate cut in history is the second due to the coronavirus In a dramatic and emergency action to support the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal...

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Be Careful that you don’t turn a Temporary Decline into a Permanent Loss

Worst One-Day Point Drop in History for the DJIA Be careful that you don’t turn a temporary decline into a permanent loss On Thursday, February 27, 2020, stocks around the world fell sharply amidst a huge spike in volatility as...

Divorce and Estate Planning

How does Divorce affect Estate Planning? Wills for both spouses are often drawn up sometime during the marriage--particularly if there are children involved. When divorce is contemplated, the selection of beneficiaries and executors...

How often do I Need to review my Estate Plan

Although there's no hard-and-fast rule about when you should review your estate plan, the following suggestions may be of some help: • You should review your estate plan immediately after a major life event • You'll probably...

60% of you don't even have a Will, let alone have your medical wishes clarified....

If something were to happen to you, would you family know where to find your important documents? Millions of Americans have failed to prepare their financial and medical documents. As part of a comprehensive wealth management program,...

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The Coronavirus and the Stock Markets

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10 Ways the Secure Act Will Impact Your Retirement Savings

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Important Information When Giving Thanks This Holiday Season

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2019 Year-End Tax Planning Basics

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How Often Should I Review My Estate Plan?

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Women and Money: Taking Control of Your Finances

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4 Things Women Should Know About Social Security

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20 Answers You Need Before You Retire

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Your Financial Future

Concierge Service: Coordinate with other advisors such as your attorney and accountants. Hold regular meetings and ensure that all planning is well coordinated and implemented. Maintain copies of documents such as insurance policies,...