One of the greatest challenges facing investors, and people in general, is to know when it is time. Time to buy a house? Time to follow a lifelong passion, or stay in your comfort zone? Time to retire? Time to get into the market, or time to get out? In the case of the markets, with hindsight we can always identify the perfect time.

As poorly as risk assets performed in the fourth quarter of 2018, the reality that the global economy was showing few signs of falling over the precipice into recession sparked a rally in the first quarter of 2019, as positive sentiment carried risk assets universally higher.

As poorly as risk assets performed in the fourth quarter of 2018, it is obvious why investors were looking to 2019 with a mix of both hope and caution.

Much as the declines during the fourth quarter had been most pronounced in the United States, the rebound in the first quarter was also strongest in domestic stocks, with technology stocks reasserting their dominance in the quarter.

While the tax cuts enacted by the Trump Administration accelerated economic growth and resulted in an unprecedented boost to margins last year, it also led to unsustainable earnings growth this year.

Boston Private is deeply committed to serving the credit needs of our communities and financing projects that make our neighborhoods stronger and more vibrant. This dedication earned the bank Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) ratings of “Outstanding” from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Massachusetts Division of Banks for the most recent examination period, the highest possible CRA rating.

A Roth IRA is a type of Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to which you make contributions with after tax money, meaning earnings you’ve already paid taxes on. The money you put into your Roth IRA grows tax-free and, assuming you have met certain conditions, your withdrawals are tax-free and not reported in your taxable income.

Legislation Would Increase Taxpayer Protections, Require IRS Accountability to Congress, and Modernize IRS Systems

As the amount of wealth that women control continues to grow, we take a look at how their approach to planning and giving is different.

Malware, short for malicious software, can be a problem for anyone. While it sometimes is only a minor inconvenience with a quick fix, it can also be extremely dangerous, with malware such as “ransomware,” which can cost thousands of dollars if one pays a ransom. It is far easier to prevent malware than it is to remove it once it infects your computer. Below are some helpful tips for mitigating the risk of being infected by or falling victim to malware.