A Down Week Well, it was bound to happen eventually, but stocks finally fell last week, with the S&P 500 Index down about 1.0%. Remember though, the index was higher the previous six weeks, giving us the longest weekly win streak this entire year. After such a strong week, some red on t …
As Goes January, So Goes the Year “There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.” — Harry S. Truman The S&P 500 Index gained 1.7% in January (total return) after a slow start to the year. S&P 500 gains in January have historically signaled above-average retur …
Stocks are high. The economy is strong. There’s even talk of lower Fed rates. Is there anything investors should be worried about? Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese answer these questions and more: Are stocks up too high? Wha …
In 2022, positive economic data typically led to a sell-off in the stock market, and weak data often led to a rally. This was due to the overriding worry that better data meant the Federal Reserve would hike rates and weak data meant it might cut. That wasn’t normal market behavior, and we …
It took more than two years, but the S&P 500 hit another all-time high last week. With stocks up significantly, many investors are asking whether or not to worry. Join Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese for their insights. H …
By Ryan Egolf, EA, Senior Tax Planner If you or your children are in the college hunt, the prospect of paying for school could be disheartening given its alarming price tag. The Education Data Initiative estimates the average annual cost of public college in the United States to be more tha …
Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP®, Director of Tax Planning Tom Fridrich, JD, CLU, ChFC®, Senior Wealth Planner It’s January, so it’s officially tax season! One of the most common client questions heard by tax preparers is, “So, what do you need from me?” The short answer to that question is often, “ …
