If you’re saving for a child or grandchild’s college education, brace yourself. The annual cost at the typical private university now exceeds $38,000, and the […]
Archive | August, 2013

Washington Hotline – August 27, 2013
Washington News High-Tech Discusses Tax Reform Senate Finance Chair Max Baucus (D-MT) and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Dave Camp (R-MI) continued their […]

AAM Weekly Market Wrap – August 26, 2013
Weekly Market Wrap: Stocks see-sawed to a small gain this week for the S&P 500, snapping a four-day losing streak on positive manufacturing data. […]
Financial Priorities: Working With a Financial Professional
Establishing and pursuing a long-term investment program requires time, skill, discipline, and confidence — a combination that many individuals may lack. In fact, Standard & […]
Stadion Market Commentary – August 16, 2013
We have seen a bit of volatility return to the markets that had been absent the last few months. The S&P 500 is down nearly […]

Washington Hotline – August 20, 2013
Washington News Prospects for Tax Reform This Fall Editor’s Note: As Congress spends the rest of August on holiday, their Washington staff is hard at […]

AAM Weekly Market Wrap – August 19, 2013
Weekly Market Wrap: Good news equals bad news this week as positive economic data increases Fed tapering concerns and send stocks lower. For The […]
The Basics of Long-Term Care Insurance
Thinking about the need and the costs of long-term care is enough to make anyone uncomfortable. But while it’s a difficult subject to talk about, […]
Stadion Model Commentary – August 9, 2013
As of August 9, 2013 The markets have seemed to remain stuck in neutral for the last few weeks. After rallying about 8% up to […]
Looking Ahead: Looking Good with a Fee-Only Financial Planner
There are three types of financial planners today—fee-based, commission-based, and fee-only. All of these planners advise customers on asset management and determine investment methods for […]