I’ve talked to and worked with many clients that seem to be hung up on some common money misconceptions. Although some of them may seem reasonable initially, they can often times prove costly if they’re not addressed. Down or negative markets tend to facilitate some of my most interesting conversations with clients. For instance, it’s [...]
Should I consider a Roth IRA even if I can’t write it off?
I believe the Roth IRA is the most powerful savings vehicle on the planet for retirement savings. Not everyone qualifies for a Roth IRA due to their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), but for those that do, its something each of them should strongly consider. Consider the power of tax free growth. There is a big [...]
Black Friday Caps a Dark Week for Investors
Posted on November 29, 2011 by BuchananWealth in Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary 11.28.2011 It was a black Friday for investors as the holiday week closed with the S&P 500 turning in its worst performance during the week of Thanksgiving since 1932. Despite strong retail sales indications and solid readings on U.S. economic growth, worsening sentiment on the European debt problems — combined with a [...]