Don’t believe everything you hear or read. Naysayers are saying that proposed tax reform would help corporate America and the very wealthy, while ignoring those who really need tax relief.…
Tax Reform Will Boost the Economy, Consumer Income
We’ve frequently blamed the low growth of the U.S. economy on the tax code and excessive regulation, which have both been targets of the Trump Administration. The current U.S. tax…
Be Thankful
Listening to media reports, you would think the world is falling apart. Google “Donald Trump” along with “end of world” and you’ll get 68.8 million results. Try “climate change” with…
When Planning for Retirement, Taxes Matter
It’s not just what your investments earn that’s important – it’s what you keep. So how can you minimize taxes while saving for retirement? There are plenty of options, depending…
Powell Appointment Could Mean Less Regulation
If Congress approves President Trump’s choice of Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve Board, it could mean more of the same. But maybe not. As The Wall…
Consider Both Sides of the Digital Coin
The initial public offering, or IPO, has barely had an impact on financial markets since the millennium began. Will the initial coin offering, or ICO, fare better? A revival of…
Chasing Yield
Likes dogs that chase cars, investors who chase yield are not acting rationally – and the results can be fatal. With returns on bonds close to historic lows, many investors…
Fed Report Shows Income Inequality Increasing
The Federal Reserve Board, which has done more than anyone in history to increase income inequality, has just issued a new report on income inequality. That the inequality gap is…
Time to Consider Active Investment Management
With stock market valuations near all-time highs and rising interest rates affecting bond prices, it’s probably not a good time to be passive about your investments. Sooner or later stocks,…