When to Claim a Disaster Loss
If you suffered a loss as a result of a casualty, you may be able to recoup a portion of that loss via a tax deduction. We explain in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Stocks Rally on Fed News
Indices closed well into the green zone on Wednesday. Stocks stepped up on news from the December Federal Reserve meeting. Fed policymakers boosted the benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to between 0.25 percent and 0.50 percent.
It’s Time for Year-End Tax Planning
Despite Congress’ lack of action regarding tax laws, there are still plenty of tax breaks on the books for 2015. Read all about it in this week’s Tax Tip.
Brands Climb
Indices ended trading in positive territory on Tuesday. Energy brands such as Exxon Mobil stepped up on a rebound in crude oil. West Texas Intermediate crude tacked on 2.9 percent to settle at $37.35 a barrel.
Periodic Review of Your Estate Plan
There will be times when you’ll need to make changes to your estate plan to ensure it still meets all of your goals. Read more in this week’s Financial Tip.
Slight Gains
Stocks stepped up on Monday. Energy and telecom brands posted slight gains ahead of the December Federal Reserve meeting. Meanwhile, crude oil climbed above the $36 level.
Red Territory
Energy and materials brands led the way down Friday. Stocks such as Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and ConocoPhillips traded lower alongside a dip in crude oil.
Working Fixed Income into Your Investment Strategy
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® explains how fixed-income investments work with your investment strategy. Read the Article
Operating at the Intersection of Profits and Values
Interested in being your own boss and creating positive change in the world? Consider a Certified B Corporation. Read more in this week’s Business Tip.
Stocks Step Up
Stocks stepped up today on Wall Street. Oil brands such as ConocoPhillips, Chevron, and Phillips 66 prospered on bargain hunting in the oversold sector.