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Deductions for Job Searches

Searching for a job can be a long, arduous process. Fortunately, one benefit job seekers may be able to enjoy is...

strong corporate earnings

Understanding Record Highs

After briefly stumbling the week of September 4, domestic indexes notched significant gains last week and hit record highs. By Friday, the...

investments in a hurricane

Are Your Investments Hurricane Ready?

  • September 10, 2017
  • 401k

Cokie’s in hurricane mode. Are you? The office is being boarded up in preparation for Hurricane Irma, but, here at Alphavest,...

Irma has us boarded up but (still) OPEN for BIZ!

You’ve gotta smile when a woman with a drill shows up to board up the office. I told her she could...

Economy

Markets Bounce Back

Key information on economic health – and a reminder to look beyond the headlines. Beyond the Headlines in Housing and Manufacturing...

Starting a Business Soon?

If your plans anytime soon include starting a business, be sure to visit IRS.gov. The IRS website has answers to...

Markets Cautious But Resilient

Markets Cautious But Resilient

From domestic unrest to international terrorism, last week provided many headlines that could easily rattle the markets. While we did see...

Examining North Korea and the Markets

No one wants to see a clash between two nations with nuclear capabilities. So, when the war-of-words between North Korea and...

Tax tips for newlyweds

Summer Newlyweds Should Think About Taxes

Getting married this summer? After you’ve tossed the bouquet, eaten the cake and written the thank-you notes, it’s time to think...

Manufacturing

Markets Remain Bullish

Another week of economic performance brought more news that the markets continue their bullish streak. After eight consecutive record-high closings, the...