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Weekly Updates 10-24-2016

In our continued effort to provide you with exceptional service and market education, we have implemented a few changes to how our Weekly Market Commentary is created. You will notice that there is less technical language, and the main body of the commentary is shorter and more concise. All the other aspects of the Weekly [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:05-07:00October 26th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Weekly Updates 10-24-2016

Weekly Update 10-17-2016

Though stocks rose Friday after statements from Federal Reserve officials, the major indexes ended the week lower amid choppy trading. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.96%, the Dow fell 0.56%, the NASDAQ dropped 1.48% and the MSCI EAFE declined 1.40%.[i] Counting the Cost of Hurricanes Whenever disaster strikes, people often wonder: What’s all [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:05-07:00October 19th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Weekly Update 10-17-2016

Welcome Fall Photo Contest

Photos contest ends October 31st 2016 at midnight. Winner will be announced November 1st 2016 6:00pm. Winner will receive 1 FREE 2016 personal Tax return redeemable at either Merlak Tax location. Enter your favorite part of fall via photo entry on Facebook or by email [email protected]

2018-04-03T16:03:05-07:00October 18th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Welcome Fall Photo Contest

Weekly Update 10/10/2016

After a volatile September, stocks ended the third quarter of 2016 resoundingly in the black. In the third quarter, the S&P 500 gained 3.31%, the Dow grew 2.11%, the NASDAQ added 9.69%, and the MSCI EAFE gained 5.80%.[1] What drove markets in Q3? After pulling back in late June after Britain’s surprise vote to exit [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:05-07:00October 11th, 2016|financial news weekly|Comments Off on Weekly Update 10/10/2016

How much are the banks making on your money?

Savings and C.D. interest rates remain at an all-time low with no major increase in sight.  So what do the banks do with your money? SOURCE: https://www.gobankingrates.com/banking/how-banks-make-money/ What can you do about it?  A risk-managed portfolio offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC may meet your specific needs and risk tolerance.* A multi-year guarantee annuity may [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:05-07:00October 10th, 2016|Annuities, cd alternatives|Comments Off on How much are the banks making on your money?

Weekly Update 10/3/2016

Though the final week of the third quarter ended positively for the major indexes, stocks took a rocky path to get there. A presidential debate, surging oil prices, and concerns about a global bank all took their toll on the market last week. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.17%, the Dow grew 0.26%, [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:05-07:00October 5th, 2016|financial news weekly|Comments Off on Weekly Update 10/3/2016

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2018-04-03T16:03:06-07:00October 4th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on

Weekly Update 9/26/16

Stocks rallied again last week after the Federal Reserve voted not to raise interest rates this month. While few expected the Fed to act last week, official statements suggest the path to higher rates looks clearer. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.19%, the Dow grew 0.76%, the NASDAQ added 1.17%, and the MSCI [...]

2018-04-03T16:03:06-07:00September 27th, 2016|financial news weekly|Comments Off on Weekly Update 9/26/16

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