Mixed Results
Indices closed Thursday’s session with mixed results. The Dow shed some points while the S&P 500 ended fractionally in green territory. Trading ended flat for the most part amid a variety of economic news.
U.S. Census Bureau Issues Report on Health Insurance Coverage in 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau reports 86.6% of the population had health insurance in 2013. Learn more in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Session Ends in the Red
Indices traded well into the red zone on Wednesday. Stocks slipped amid a variety of economic data. Manufacturing activity decreased in September. The Institute for Supply Management’s index fell to 56.6 from 59 in August.
Retiring and Relocating? Don't Neglect State Taxes!
Have you considered moving to a tax-friendly state in which to spend your golden years? Find out what we mean in this week’s Tax Tip.
Retiring and Relocating? Don’t Neglect State Taxes!
Have you considered moving to a tax-friendly state in which to spend your golden years? Find out what we mean in this week’s Tax Tip.
Stocks Slip
Brands took a breather on Tuesday. Stocks dipped on a variety of economic news. The Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed existing-home price growth retreated in July from June’s level. Meanwhile, Conference Board data showed a decline in consumer confidence for September.
Deadline Approaching for Undoing a 2013 Roth IRA Conversion
You have until Oct. 15, 2014, to undo your 2013 traditional IRA to Roth IRA conversion. Learn why you should consider it in this week’s Financial Tip.
Red Results
Monday’s session closed to the down side. Brands moved up off from early low levels on news of street protests in Hong Kong and a reduced profit estimate for Ford.
A Slight Rebound
Indices traded to the green side on Friday. Brands rebounded somewhat from Thursday’s drop on favorable economic news. A third estimate showed real GDP expanded by 4.6 percent in the second quarter, well up off the first quarter’s revised 2.1 percent decrease and beyond the prior estimate of 4.2 percent.
Annuity May Offer Options for Investors
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains the new tax benefit for qualified longevity annuity contracts held in an IRA. Read the Article