A stock picker asks: Is it really worth all the work? – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor
When it comes to stocks, it’s easy to have a short memory. Everybody seems focused on what’s happening today and the near future. What are the pundits saying about this week? What are the forecasters predicting for the next quarter? Back in 2020, after the market shook off the shock of the pandemic, it came
The Fiduciary Advisor Report – Monday, June 27, 2022 – Park City Utah
THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Prospects of cooling inflation powered a rally in stock prices last week despite growing recession concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 5.39%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 climbed 6.45%. The Nasdaq Composite index rose 7.49% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets,
Recessions Happen
It’s true, recessions happen. Generally speaking, they consist of two consecutive quarters of negative GDP or a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months1. Since WWII, the average recession has lasted 11.1 months, according to NBER (National Bureau of Economic Research). Are we in
Rehearsing for Retirement – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor
Try living as a “retiree” for a month or two before you commit to leaving your career. Imagine if you could preview your retirement in advance. In a sense, you can. Financially and mentally, you can “rehearse” for the third act of your life, while still enjoying the second. Pretend you are retired for a
The Fiduciary Advisor Report – Monday, June 20, 2022 – Park City Utah
THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks moved lower last week as recession fears deepened following a Fed hike in interest rates and weak economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 4.79%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 5.79%. The Nasdaq Composite index slid 4.78% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks
Couples Retiring on the Same Page – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Investment Advisor
Agreeing about what you want from retirement is crucial. What does a good retirement look like to you? Does it resemble the retirement that your spouse or partner has in mind? It is at least roughly similar? The Social Security Administration currently projects an average retirement of 18 years for a man and 21 years
