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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.
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A strong U.S. economy, continued global growth improvement, a concerted effort by global central banks to remain accommodative as long as possible, and a general sense of complacency about valuations in the equity markets provided the backdrop for 2017’s wins.
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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.
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When you need cash, what’s the best course of action? If you’re tempted to reach for a credit card to get the cash you need, you may want to reconsider. There may be better ways to meet your personal liquidity needs.
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Whatever the reason you’re seeking to buy a second or permanent home in Florida, how do you choose the one that’s best for your situation? “Consider the practical and emotional value of the property—as well as its cost and location—before you take the plunge,” says Charles Nilsen, at Boston Private.
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While the 24-hour news cycle careened from one potential political crisis to the next, from North Korea, to the Affordable Care Act repeal, to Supreme Court changes, and finally to tax reform, volatility in the equity markets remained subdued, and the pace of the upward climb continued throughout 2017...
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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...
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In today’s highly competitive real estate market, many buyers are finding that the only way to get the home of their dreams — and not come away as a disappointed runner-up — is to make a cash offer. Learn what’s behind the trend and how to decide if a cash offer is the right strategy for you.
Read PostAfter spending years traveling around the world for a large corporation, Renaud Megard was looking for more balance between his family and his career. His solution? Buy a company much closer to home.
Read PostKen Wexler and his daughter Lisa are the second and third generation owners of Elaine Construction Company, founded by Ken’s parents in 1947. Wealth to them means having the opportunity to continue their family’s legacy for generations to come.
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