Slight Step Up
Indices closed in the green zone on Wednesday. General Electric, Verizon Communications and Travelers stood out among Dow advancers. Stocks gained after Germany’s top court gave the nod to the euro zone’s new rescue fund.
Take Advantage of Education Tax Benefits
Paying for an education? With proper planning, you should be able to take advantage of the available tax benefits. Learn more is this week’s Tax Tip.
Green Territory
Trading concluded in green territory on Tuesday. Alcoa, Bank of America and Hewlett-Packard led the Dow’s upswing. Brands made gains amid speculation that the Federal Reserve will offer up further economic stimulus at the upcoming two-day policy meeting.
Time Running Out for Large Gifts in 2012
You should consider whether the benefit of a large gift in 2012 could be recaptured later if estate and gift laws change. Read all about it in this Financial Tip.
Stocks Slip
Monday’s session ended in the red zone. 3M, Boeing, Cisco, and Intel led the Dow’s descent. Brands took a breather amid a variety of economic data, such as weaker-than-expected import and export levels in China as well as renewed Greek debt concerns.
In Case of Emergency
We highlight some commercially available records and information organizers for your family finances in our Marietta Daily Journal Blog column.
A Slight Step Up
Friday’s session closed in positive territory. Alcoa, Bank of America, and Caterpillar led the way up. When all was said and done, however, trading moves were somewhat flat in the wake of less-than-stellar employment numbers and a profit warning from Intel.
Creating a Document Locator, Organizer
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, we share tips on creating your document and records organizer. Read all about it.
Planning for Business Expansion
It takes money to grow your business, but thankfully the tax code provides incentives to business owners to expand. Learn more in this Business Tip.
Brands Rise
Indices finished in the green zone on Thursday. Brands such as Alcoa, Bank of America, and Cisco led the Dow’s ascent. Stocks gained on encouraging economic news. Word of the European Central Bank’s bond-buying plan and positive employment data inspired investors.