Mixed Markets. Mixed News.
- June 12, 2017
- Weekly Update
Markets last week were mixed with leading tech stocks falling dramatically as some investors pulled profits. The NASDAQ took the biggest...
Stocks Advance, Economy Softens
- June 5, 2017
- Weekly Update
Last week, the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ closed at all-time record highs. The S&P 500 rose 0.96%, the Dow gained...
Know Who Can Represent You Before the IRS
- June 1, 2017
- Income Taxes
The tax preparer you choose to help you file taxes can have different representation or “practice” rights. These rights affect how...
Strong and Steady Markets, Oil Prices Fall
- May 31, 2017
- MarketsWeekly Update
The markets marched ahead last week with the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ reporting all-time records, albeit just slightly above previous...
Volatility Returns to Markets, Household Debt Rises
- May 23, 2017
- Weekly Update
Early last week, both the S&P and NASDAQ recorded all time highs before tumbling along with the Dow as political concerns...
Tips for Safeguarding Your Passwords
- May 16, 2017
- Income Taxes
As we do more of our daily activities online, including filing taxes, we become more vulnerable to security compromises, such as...
Markets Ignore the Politics, Retail Earnings Soft
- May 15, 2017
- MarketsWeekly Update
Markets tuned out noise from Washington last week and continued to focus on economic fundamentals. Mildly rebounding retail sales and strong...
Tax Tip: Report Income Earned from a Hobby
- May 11, 2017
- Income Taxes
Across the country, millions of people have passions they pursue on the side, earning money from their hobbies and interests. Even...
Markets Stay Steady, Economic Signals Mixed
- May 8, 2017
- MarketsWeekly Update
Last week, stocks rose but floated within a narrow trading range. By Friday, however, both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ...
How to Amend Errors on Filed Tax Returns
- May 2, 2017
- Income Taxes
Filing your taxes can be a complicated, cumbersome process. As a result, errors sometimes slip through and make it into the...