Investor Sentiment Tested

Dear Valued Investor, Spring is often thought of as an uplifting time, marked by growth and renewed hope as we emerge from the long months of winter and look ahead to the rest of year. Investors saw signs of such renewed hope in recent weeks, especially on the inflation front as several inflation measures showed […]

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Sell in May?

“Sell in May and go away” is probably the most widely cited stock market cliché in history. Every year a barrage of Wall Street commentaries and stories in the financial press floods in about this popular, but overused, stock market adage. Here we take our annual look at this historical seasonal pattern which, as you […]

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How to Make Sense of Your Pension Options

Pension plans are still offered at many types of employers today. A pension plan is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan the employer contributes toward to fund their employees’ future retirement. There are two types of pension plans: Defined benefit plans that guarantee a monthly payment for life or a lump-sum amount when the employee retires. […]

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Life Insurance Options for Older Adults

Many people incorrectly assume that life insurance is available only to younger adults. While death is a certainty for all, younger people may be statistically less likely to cause a claim on their policy. Nevertheless, some life insurance companies also offer plans for older adults. There may be terms of 10 to 20 years available, […]

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