In this month’s recap: equity and commodity markets experience major losses, the Fed sends a hawkish message, home sales improve, and the economy maintains its momentum.
THE MONTH IN BRIEF
December 2018 will be remembered for its volatility and its challenges. The S&P 500 flirted with bear market territory, dropping 10.16% for the month. Appetite for risk declined here and abroad in the face of tariffs, Continue Reading…
Monthly Economic Update
In this month’s recap: equities rise with a little help from the Fed, oil dives, and most key domestic indicators look quite strong.
THE MONTH IN BRIEF
Presented by KeyStone Team, December 2018
For most of November, the stock market was plagued by the same skepticism evident in October: the sense that corporate profits were declining and economic growth was slowing. Continue Reading…
End of the Year Money Moves
Here are some things you might want to do before saying goodbye to 2018.
Provided by Lynn K. Berry
What has changed for you in 2018? Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? Did you retire? Did you start a family? If notable changes occurred in your personal or professional life, then you will want to review your finances before this year ends and 2019 begins. Continue Reading…
Charitable Gifting
Have You Considered Charitable Gifting?
Could it make the world a better place? Could it make sense, financially?
Provided by Lynn K. Berry
A gift to charity may also help to improve your tax or financial situation. Here’s a brief look at some popular options for charitable gifting, with potentially significant tax advantages.
Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs). Continue Reading…
Monthly Economic Newsletter: September 2018
In this month’s recap: stocks make history, consumer confidence rises, the housing market’s summer slump continues, and a new trade pact might replace NAFTA.
Monthly Economic Update
Presented by your Keystone Financial Team, September 2018
THE MONTH IN BRIEF
Wall Street had much to celebrate in August. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both reached historic heights, Continue Reading…