When the market has been especially volatile, investors often make emotionally based decisions that can harm their goals for the future. Don’t let fear rule your portfolio.
Living In Interesting Times: Omicron Edition
The day after Thanksgiving is usually boring for the stock market. This year the announcement of the Omnicron variety of COVID has sent the market into history’s second biggest Black Friday decline.
Emerging Markets and ASEAN
Emerging markets struggled overseas in 2021, facing strong headwinds like inflation and a faltering Chinese economy. Senior portfolio manager David Ruff analyzes why 2022 may be a better year for developing markets, particularly ASEAN, the region covering Southeast Asia.
Medicare Premium and Annual Deductible Updates for 2022
2022 Medicare information is here – find out the new prices for your premiums, deductibles, coinsurance amounts, and income related monthly adjustments.
Ask Me Anything with Alan Greenspan
Dr. Alan Greenspan is renowned for his service in both the public and private sectors of finance. Read on as he answers a few questions for his friends at ACM.
Wishful Thinking
The economic recovery continues – but so do rising inflation concerns. Chief Investment Officer Charles Lieberman examines Friday’s job report and the Fed’s decision to start tapering. Forecast includes continued employment shortages and a raring market limited by bottlenecks.
Did You Know? Earn 7.12% on Savings bonds
Looking for a safe investment with an attractive yield? The U.S. Treasury’s Inflation bonds (I bonds) will earn a rate of 7.12% – which is the second-highest initial rate ever offered on I Bonds. Director of Wealth Planning, Jeff Deiss, breaks down if I-Bonds are right for your portfolio.
Fourth-Quarter Update
From Sept 2nd through Oct 4th, the broad equity market, as reflected in the S&P 500, dropped -5.1%. The month-long decline helped to reset and temper expectations and should be viewed as a normal part of being in the market. The seasonally volatile months of September and October are behind us and we’re now in the market’s seasonally strongest period of the year – the fourth quarter.
Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans
As we mentioned a few weeks ago, the annual Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct 15 – Dec 7) is here. CFP Jeff Deiss breaks down the differences between original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan. Which is the better fit for you?