Posts Tagged ‘Atlanta Retirement Planning’
Markets Grapple with Uncertainty
In this week’s recap: Continuing concerns over COVID-19, aided by cuts in oil production overseas, contributed to continued market volatility. Weekly Economic Update THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Markets remained exceptionally volatile, buffeted by the spreading impact of coronavirus, uncertain responses from federal policymakers, and the sudden drop in oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial…
Read MoreUnderstanding Market Downturns
Understanding market downturns For prepared investors, market downturns can represent great opportunity Nearly everywhere you turn, from friends and colleagues to cable news shows, you can find someone with a strong opinion about the financial markets. People will often use specific terms such as correction or bear market to render judgments about the direction of…
Read MoreIRA Withdrawals That Escape the 10% Penalty
IRA Withdrawals That Escape the 10% Penalty The list of these options has grown. An IRA, or Individual Retirement Account, is a tax-advantaged savings account that is subject to special rules regarding contributions and withdrawals. One of the central rules of IRAs is that withdrawals prior to age 59½ are generally subject to a…
Read MoreA Wild Trading Week
In this week’s recap: U.S. stocks finish higher after a wild trading week; the Federal Reserve cuts short-term interest rates; Treasury yields decline; the latest jobs report out of Washington shows no falloff for hiring. Weekly Economic Update THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Heightened coronavirus fears, falling yields, and Super Tuesday primary results sent…
Read MoreTax Deductions Which Can Free Up More Money For Golf
Tax Deductions Which Can Free Up More Money For Golf By Allan Duncan Tax season is almost upon us, and our minds are on the green—both our money and how we can get another round of golf in. There are still some tax breaks available that directly relate to our sport, as well as…
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