Because of the recent tax law changes, a large majority of Americans will use the standard deduction for 2019, instead of itemizing. However, if you are still charitably inclined and over age 70 ½ there is another way to continue your donations and reduce your…READ MORE
Each month we highlight voices we respect from around the marketplace. Here’s what they’re saying… Equity markets and other risk assets have experienced many downside risks since the start of 2018, including a contraction in trade and manufacturing, rising political uncertainty, surging bond yields last…READ MORE
Each month we highlight voices we respect from around the marketplace. Here’s what they’re saying… Recent (GDP) data looks like second quarter, instead of being 2.1%, is going to be under 2%. Experts say this quarter looks under 2%. I don’t see a recession, (but)…READ MORE
Each month we highlight voices we respect from around the marketplace. Here’s what they’re saying… In the first half of 2019 there were signs of a slowdown in economic growth…We expect this pattern to continue for the rest of this year and into 2020 with…READ MORE
Each month we highlight voices we respect from around the marketplace. Here’s what they’re saying: Events are changing rapidly, and that’s why we are seeing higher levels of market volatility almost on a daily basis. If you could put aside the trade disputes for a…READ MORE
