How Might Higher Inflation Affect Your Investments?
America once experienced something called “moderate inflation.” It may seem like a distant memory, but it could very well return in the second half of this decade. A remote possibility? […]
The Strong Dollar – Good or Bad?
You may have heard that the dollar is “strong” right now. You may have also heard that a strong dollar amounts to a headwind against commodities and stocks. While there […]
A Financial Look Back at 2014
The year in brief. When 2013 ended, few Wall Street investment strategists had high hopes for the market – the thought was that the S&P 500 would post a single-digit […]
Understanding Your Risk Tolerance
The recent success of Chinese megacompany Alibaba’s IPO (Initial Public Offering) has sparked many investors’ interest. But before jumping in with both feet and opening your checkbook, there are many […]
Bond Funds and Interest Rates: What You Should Know
This is an excerpt from an article by Anthony A. Saccaro, ChFC, published on Friday, October 11, 2013 in the following newspapers: Pasadena Star-News, Whittier Daily News, San Gabriel Valley […]
Equities in the Last 30 Years: A Retrospective
Looking at a chart covering the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the last century is a lot like looking at a chart of profitable business earnings at […]
Are You Gambling or Investing?
We’ve all heard the old adage that investing in the market is the same thing as gambling. America’s #1 wagering event is the Super Bowl and, according to mint.com, $87.5 million […]