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Library » March 2019 Perspective
March 04, 2019 | Market Commentary
Global equities extended their strong start to the year with broad-based gains in February. Stocks have continued to respond well to a decent earnings season, an accommodative Federal Reserve, and easing trade tensions. Domestically, the strong two-month rally borders on historic ferocity. The S&P 5 …
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Financial Planning » 2019 Contribution Limits: What You Need to Know
February 26, 2019 | Tax Planning
As many people are planning for their 2019 tax strategy, the IRS has released details about how much can be saved in tax-deferred accounts this year. I’m happy to report that contributions to most types of retirement accounts will be increasing – changes over recent years have been fairly modest. …
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IndividualsMarkets & Economy » Your Questions, Answered
February 21, 2019 | Investment Themes
2018 was far more volatile than recent years, but we continue to remain focused on monitoring risks and identifying new investing opportunities. We asked members of our Research team about some of the trends we’re seeing and got some answers to the questions we are hearing most frequently from …
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All AudiencesLibrary » First Quarter 2019 International Perspective
February 15, 2019 | Market Commentary
International equities experienced meaningful declines during the fourth quarter as the sharp sell-off experienced in US financial markets spilled over into the global sphere. Developed markets were hit particularly hard, shedding more than 13% during the quarter. Emerging markets held up somewhat …
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All AudiencesFinancial Planning » Webinar: Important Tax, Savings, and Benefit Updates for 2019
February 14, 2019 | Financial Planning
Every new year seems to bring changes to tax laws, Social Security benefits, healthcare, and more. 2018 in particular ushered in significant changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In many cases, some of this information can be difficult to locate or understand which can make …
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IndividualsEndowments & Foundations » Webinar: 2019 Outlook for Non-Profits
February 08, 2019 | Investment Themes
After a year filled with uncertainty surrounding tax reform and market volatility, in addition to ever-evolving donor behaviors, non-profits are eager to take what they’ve learned in 2018 and take on another year of doing good. In our 2019 Outlook for Non-Profits, we discuss …
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Endowments & FoundationsFinancial Planning » 2019 Tax & Planning Guides
February 06, 2019 | Tax Planning
Every new year seems to bring changes to tax laws, Social Security benefits, healthcare, and more. In many cases, this information can be difficult to locate or understand. Our popular reference guides break down exactly what you need to know about taxes, Social Security, …
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IndividualsLibrary » February 2019 Perspective
February 05, 2019 | Market Commentary
After a difficult fourth quarter last year, US equities bounced back strongly to start 2019. The S&P 500 rose 8%, its best January performance since 1987, as all eleven S&P sectors saw gains. Since hitting a recent bottom on Christmas Eve, US stocks have risen approximately 15%.
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » The True Cost of Gridlock
January 29, 2019 | Market Commentary
Late last week, President Trump and congressional Democrats came to an agreement to end the longest government shutdown in American history. The opposing parties struck a short-term three week deal to reopen the government and provide financial relief for the nearly 800,000 furloughed federal …
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Financial Planning » Ready, Set, Go! Financial Resolutions for 2019
January 28, 2019 | Financial Planning
It’s a new year and there’s no better time to think about resolutions to get on track to meet your financial goals for 2019 and beyond. So let’s jump in with these six financial resolutions: Understand your net worth. To help get your financial situation in order, understand your net worth …
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