(Thursday Market Open) After yesterday’s impressive comeback, global markets feel like they’re on better footing this morning with bond yields moving up. That doesn’t mean it’s OK to get complacent about possible aftershocks. The whiplash moves aren’t necessarily over, with volatility still elevated. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) did fall below 20 this morning, but
For decades, central banks have cut interest rates to spark economic growth in troubled times. But more recently, when even extremely low or zero rates couldn’t boost economies in the eurozone, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, or Japan, central banks took an even more dramatic step and imposed negative interest rate policy (NIRP). When rates go negative, it
You may have heard the familiar mantra of financial professionals and pundits over the years and throughout market turmoil. Stay focused on the long-term. Don’t make trades based on emotions. Turn off the news and tune out the noise. Staying invested and holding your positions, even in the face of a sharp decline in the
We’ve been riding the wave of what is, by most definitions, the longest running bull market for stocks in U.S. history. But on October 10, the Dow Jones Industrial Average—one of the most closely-monitored stock indices—plunged 832 points on the day.
The week began as a national effort to raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement and working toward life savings goals. At Sacks & Associates Wealth Management our goal is to help our clients with their financial security leading up to and throughout retirement, so that they can make the most of their golden years.
We’ve all heard about the importance of having life insurance, but is it really necessary? Usually, the answer is “yes,” but it depends on your specific situation. If you have a family who relies on your income, then it is imperative to have life insurance protection. If you’re single and have no major assets to
Why Are Annuities Considered an Insurance Product? Annuities are financial vehicles that can be sold only by insurance companies. Basically, an annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company, which promises to pay you a future income in exchange for the lump-sum payment or premiums that you pay. The payments specified in the
What Is Property and Casualty Insurance? Property-casualty insurance practices in the United States are based on British practices and started with marine insurers located in major U.S. ports. Even when our nation was young, we were concerned with protecting ourselves and our property and not much has changed since then. Property-casualty insurance is specifically designed
Do I Need a Business-Owner Policy? Your business may be running smoothly. You could be making money hand over fist. But don’t be lulled into thinking that a catastrophe could never hit your business. Disasters can strike in many ways; even a minor one could wipe out a lifetime of hard work. Fortunately, the appropriate
If you own your own business, chances are you’ve at least thought about the conditions under which you will make your departure from the business and who is going to take over after you leave. Business continuation is difficult enough under normal circumstances, but if it has to take place following the unexpected death of
