The midterm election results of 2018 look a lot like 2011. With the change in power Doug Fisher, Washington Expert covers what we can expect looking ahead to 2019.

As we entered the second half of 2018, markets appeared to be hitting an inflection point. On one hand, economic data remained robust, with the consumer fully engaged, wages growing at a modest pace, industrial production steady, and the corporate tax cut creating the opportunity for meaningful investment.

With short-term interest rates on the rise – up nearly 35% from one year ago – is it time to find a new place to park your cash that offers a higher rate?

As the first quarter closed, equity and bond markets were searching for direction following the losses posted in the back half of the quarter after an exemplary January.

As January began, it was clear that 2017 was going to be a tough act to follow for investors. It was a year marked by historically low volatility, essentially unchanged Treasury yields, and a straight up trajectory for equity markets, and as such, it seemed unlikely for this Goldilocks scenario to repeat itself again in 2018.

As 2017 closed, it has become clear that the "animal spirits" that guide the markets can shake off natural disasters, populist uprisings, a nuclear threat, and an ongoing stream of fodder for what once would have been Presidential scandals, but now pass for business as usual in the Trump Administration...

The midpoint of the year can be a good time to step back and assess your financial goals to make sure you're still on track given any changes in the economy and markets as well as your personal situation.

You love where you live. But you've always had an idea of what your perfect dream home would be. So, what if you were on a leisurely Sunday drive next weekend and unexpectedly found that your dream home just went on the market? Would you be ready to snatch it up?

It’s difficult to match the intensity and excitement of graduating from college and setting out on life’s journey. Personal finance certainly doesn’t hold a candle to it, but careful planning can help smooth the way for those just starting out after college.

Building wealth over the long term takes hard work and careful planning. But wealth creators often need help to teach their children how to use money responsibly...