COVID-19 Scams: Keep Your Guard Up Online
UPDATED April 2, 2020: Several new scams have been identified by Federal authorities that are tied to the recent passage of the economic stimulus package. Many of these scams are disguised as notices of eligibility or award. Others are offering pre-payment loan services in advance of a payment. Often, cell phone text messages with links to sites are being aggressively used to attempt to steal
A Look at the Reach of the $2T Stimulus Bill
Markets rallied double-digits last week off dramatic lows after the Fed announced “unlimited” support and as Congress crafted a $2 trillion stimulus plan to help address the nationwide shutdown to the economy due to COVID-19. We outlined our view of the pathway to success in our First Edition of Road to Recovery, which included the need for this kind of government action. In this edition,
The CARES Act: Relief for Retirement Plans
The recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act offers comprehensive aid to many affected by the health crisis. From small businesses, displaced workers to large corporations, the goal is clear: to lessen the potential economic damage. Though much of the focus has been on the direct payments to taxpayers and lending facilities to small businesses, IRA owners and participants of employer sponsored
Stuck in the Middle: How the Sandwich Generation Can Preserve Wealth in This Environment
Just a few short weeks ago, were you confidently anticipating early retirement? Or perhaps you were enjoying a sense of pride knowing you’ve honored your parents’ long-term financial planning by helping to monitor their healthy nest egg portfolio? There is a unique subset of Americans that can be thought of as a sandwich generation: 40 and 50 somethings pursuing their own financial goals while overseeing
Road to Recovery: First Edition
Helping investors filter the noise in today’s markets to improve understanding and investment decisions This new series is designed to help investors look beyond today’s unprecedented noise, put events in context as they unfold, and understand important investment themes amidst incredible emotional and financial volatility. The title of this series is admittedly premature. We are in the throes of the worst health crisis in modern
What’s Next & What It May Mean for Your Portfolio
The world has changed rapidly over the past four weeks. It almost seems that January was part of a bygone era, making now an opportune moment to review the past four weeks and assess the current environment. Significant challenges to the economy remain as the impact of COVID-19 evolves. In the markets, no news can be worse than bad news, and this week we will