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Market Week: January 19, 2021
Last Monday, the major benchmark indexes pulled back from record highs reached the prior week. Tech stocks took the biggest hit, dragging the Nasdaq down by 1.3%.
Conversion of Blend Funds
Over the past year, we made the decision to gradually convert away from blend funds, and we have now begun that process.
Introducing Egan O'Keefe
We would like to formally introduce you to Egan O’Keefe, and welcome her to the team as New Capital’s Administrative Assistant.
Change Your Giving - Boost Your Joy
Compassion is about empathy, care and concern for your fellow humans, about feeling the suffering of others in your local and global community and wanting to relieve it.
Revisiting the 4% Rule
How much of your savings can you withdraw each year? Withdraw too much and you run the risk of running out of money. Withdraw too little and you may miss out on a more comfortable retirement lifestyle.
Market Week: January 11, 2021
Last Monday, stocks began the new year down on worries over the Georgia runoff elections, a surge in COVID-19 cases, and evidence that a new strain of the virus has entered the country.
More Perfect
As 2021 begins, I am optimistic about the year ahead despite the evident challenges in front of all of us.
Market Review 2020: Looking Back on an Unprecedented Year
The year 2020 proved to be one of the most tumultuous in modern history, marked by a number of developments that were historically unprecedented.
2021 Predictions: What the Experts See Coming
Making predictions is a tricky business at the best of times, but especially so after a year of upheaval. Even so, that didn’t stop people from trying their hand at reading the crystal ball.
Trusts Aren’t Just for Billionaires: Reasons for a Trust
Occasionally clients are hesitant to utilize trusts in their estate plan because they “just have a simple estate” or believe they need substantial assets to warrant a trust.
Consolidated Appropriations Act Provides Relief to Individuals and Businesses
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA 2021) was signed into law. Major relief provisions are summarized here, as well as some additional tax provisions.
Market Week: January 4, 2020
Stocks jumped to record highs last Monday after President Trump signed a pandemic relief package into law.
The 5 Big Forces in 2021
These five big forces are likely to determine the shape of the recovery and portfolio returns in 2021.
Visualizing the Biggest Tech Mergers and Acquisitions of 2020
For most businesses around the world, 2020 was a year of difficulties, lost business, and economic hardship. For Big Tech, it was a boon.
Market Week: December 28, 2020
Stocks rallied by the end of the day last Monday, paring losses from a morning plunge.
3 Momentous Events Highlight the Impact of Investing in 2020
The pandemic, the fight for racial justice, and the presidential election demonstrate the importance of weighing in with capital to create positive societal change.
Tracking COVID-19 Vaccines Around the World
How many COVID-19 vaccines has each country bought? Visualize the confirmed number of doses purchased by country and income level.
What Does the New Stimulus Bill Mean for You?
The bipartisan $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill passed Monday night.While lots of information is out there on the specific provisions, what is most important for you to know?
How COVID-19 Has Changed Consumer Behavior and the Future of Retail
Here's a look at recent changes in consumer behavior, the state of the retail industry, and what these trends could mean for the broader U.S. economy.