The Bull Market Is Still Young The S&P 500 is up close to 25% on the year, making this one of the strongest election years ever. That right there is a big reason to be thankful. We remain optimistic that this bull market is alive and well, and are also thankful that this bull market …
What are securities in finance? Securities are assets that have a value determined by any number of influencing factors. Investors buy and sell securities with the goal of earning profits if the value of the asset increases. Securities don’t have inherent value, but they have worth i …
A Pella financial planning and wealth management team has announced a new partnership with Carson Partners and the formation of a new Carson Wealth office, located at 702 Washington St. The Pella team brings decades of experience serving clients in the financial industry. Led by managing pa …
Choosing the right Medicare plan is one of the most important decisions seniors are faced with. It’s also one of the most difficult. The health care system isn’t user-friendly to begin with. Stack all the Medicare options on top of that and you’ve got yourself a challenge.
The S&P 500 recently soared more than 17% off its June 16 lows but found trouble near its 200-day moving average. This is perfectly normal, as stocks might need to catch their breath before the next move higher. That is the good news. The bad news is the calendar is doing no one any fav …
By Craig Lemoine, Ph.D., CFP®, Director of Consumer Investment Research Financial advisors provide financial planning or investment guidance to clients. They may meet in person, remotely or provide advice within a larger firm setting. Financial advisors may work for themselves, with small …
By Craig Lemoine, Ph.D., CFP®, Director of Consumer Investment Research “How much do I need for retirement?” It’s a question I often hear, and one that seems straightforward enough to tackle. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t quite so simple.
