Today's Markets



Year-to-Date Markets

through: January 26, 2012
  YTD %  
Dow Industrials
4.23%
Nasdaq Composite
7.68%
S&P 500
4.95%
Russell Midcap
6.47%
Russell 2000
7.02%
Wilshire 5000
5.39%
MSCI EAFE (Foreign)
6.59%

Financial Planning Perspectives

Below are recent articles to help with your financial decisions.

As Stocks Continue To Roil, Alternative Investments Gain Appeal
Prolonged stock market volatility has prompted many investors to look for alternatives to equities as they build a portfolio. Alternative investments -- such as real estate investment trusts, commodities, private equity, and hedge funds -- may have appeal for certain individuals.

Make A Plan To Reduce Your Debt
The recession -- and subsequent slow recovery -- has caused millions of Americans to focus even more closely on living within their means. If you are ready to face up to your own financial realities, one crucial step is to set out a plan of action.

Strategies For Smart Retirement Planning
Some factors that influence your retirement savings results, such as the types of investments available to you through your plan and the performance of the financial markets, can't always be controlled. But there are some factors you can influence that can help keep your portfolio on track.

Market Volatility Could Make Roth Ira Conversion Appealing
Prolonged market volatility has left many investors, especially those investing for retirement, searching for strategies to cope with the situation. If you have a traditional IRA, you may want to consider converting to a Roth IRA.

 

 

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