This week on Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, discuss the state of the U.S. consumer. Talking points include: Retail sales and restaurant activity remain robust, supported by strong balance sheets …
As investors, we would all like to effortlessly beat the markets, buying and selling investments based on brilliant timing, instinct and a little luck. But most of us realize it’s not that easy. Download Guide
Published by Jason Comes Identity theft and credit fraud are all over the news these days. So what can you do to combat potential credit fraud? Follow these simple steps to help protect your credit.
Published by Mark Petersen There are many people who rely upon themselves to do many tasks. In talking with them, one common refrain is, “No one will pay more attention to my stuff than I will.” The question then becomes, “Are you paying attention to the right things and/or are you consulti …
Remember the American Dream? Go to college, get married, work hard, buy a home, then have 2 kids, add a dog and cruise control. Times have changed and many people are well into their 30’s when they first consider purchasing a home for the first time.
No matter how well-prepared you may feel for life in retirement, none of us is immune to the challenges presented by market volatility, rising taxes and inflation and longevity. Fluctuations in the financial markets, interest rates and the value of the dollar affect the price of the goods a …
Published by Teresa Milner Your 401k has a meaningful purpose, but are you failing to meet its objective? Are you using your 401k to provide meaningful retirement income? If there isn’t a company plan offered, are you looking ahead and planning for yourself?
