If you can’t predict, at least prepare
When we make investment and financial planning decisions for clients, most often we are not able to predict with any certainty how markets will behave, how or when personal or business situations will...
View ArticleStocks are undervalued, stocks are overvalued ― depending on direction you look
The significant lack of consensus outlook for U.S. stock markets comes largely from the direction at which differing parties view the market. Those looking forward, basing market valuation on estimated...
View ArticleStocks Don’t Follow the Economy’s Lead
Perhaps more than at any other time, global economic conditions are influencing outlook from investment professionals willing to offer a forecast of the market direction. Economic data reveals...
View ArticleEarnings reports indicate market has some catching up to do
Dr. Bob Froehlich, senior managing director at Hartford Mutual Funds, regularly communicates his view of market expectations. Despite uninspiring economic results he remains bullish on stocks. Here is...
View ArticleThe P/E debate. Are stocks overvalued, undervalued or priced just right?
Jeremy Siegel, author of Stocks for the Long Run, and professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, offered a promising view of stock market opportunities in his conference call with...
View ArticleStock market rally justified by earnings, reasonable market value
The U.S. stock market turned in a strong first month of 2013 as the S&P 500 gained 5.2%. This coming after a 16% total return for the S&P 500 in 2012 has some wondering if the rally is close to...
View ArticleMortgages made difficult
In early 2014, a series of new rules issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be implemented which will make getting a home loan more difficult. If you plan to buy a new home, and...
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