by fwsadmin | Jan 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Weekly Market Commentary – 1/14/2022 -Darren Leavitt, CFA US Financial markets fell across the board as investors got a full dose of Federal Reserve rhetoric and were underwhelmed by the start of fourth-quarter earnings. The S&P 500 was also unable to bounce...
by fwsadmin | Jan 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
The end of the year provides a good opportunity for reflection. The past 12 months brought plenty of opportunities to make financial strides — and plenty of potholes and challenges. A lot of Americans struggled with money issues, but others flourished. Whether your...
by fwsadmin | Jan 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Weekly Market Commentary – 1/7/2022 -Darren Leavitt, CFA US financial markets fell in the first week of 2022 after the S&P 500 hit an all-time high on Monday. The release of the December Federal Open Market Committee minutes revealed a much more hawkish Fed....
by fwsadmin | Jan 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Understanding the various types of annuities and how they work If you are considering buying an annuity to provide steady income during retirement, it’s important to understand the different types and how they work. Here’s a look at the fundamentals of...
by fwsadmin | Jan 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
-Darren Leavitt, CFA US financial markets rallied in December in volatile trade. It seemed markets would take two steps forward in one week only to give up a step in the following week. The emergence of the Omicron variant rattled markets initially, but investors were...
by fwsadmin | Jan 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Weekly Market Commentary – 12/31/2021 -Darren Leavitt, CFA Financial market action in the final week of the year was relatively muted. A mild Santa Clause rally did ensue as seasonal factors such as rebalancing and window dressing kicked in. Investors got a...