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Do I Have My Estate Planning Documents In Order?
Have you ever thought about your estate plan? We think about and plan many things in life such as when and where to go on vacation, how to save for retirement, when to buy a house, when to get...
Karen B. Arthur | Posted on Jan 01, 2018
Cautious Optimism
I have used the phrase "cautious optimism" many times during my career; I have used it several times in the last eighteen months. For investors, cautious optimism could be described as being risk-...
Mark P. Bernier | Posted on Jan 01, 2018
A Volatile Start to 2018
2017 was a remarkable year in the markets for many reasons, beyond the calendar year returns we experienced. One of the most interesting facets of 2017 was the low levels of volatility, as...
Mark P. Bernier | Posted on Jan 01, 2018
Seven Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), more than 70 percent of the nation's taxpayers received a tax refund averaging nearly $3,000 in 2017 and will get a similar - or even larger amount...
Julie A. Marshall | Posted on Mar 01, 2018
Stick To The Plan
Over the past two years, the stock markets have enjoyed quite a run and have received a tremendous amount of coverage in the media. In 2017 alone, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500,...
Mark P. Bernier, CFA | Posted on Jan 01, 2018
Tax Scammers May Target You: Here’s What To Do
Tax season is a critical time to become better acquainted with the latest tax-related scams that have impacted thousands of individuals in recent years. Below are two ways tax scammers might...
Tiffany M. Faust | Posted on Feb 01, 2018