MISSING TOP-PERFORMING DAYS CAN HURT YOUR RETURN Hypothetical Investment of $100,000 in the S&P 500 Index Over the Last 20 Years (1994–2013) The graph below shows how a hypothetical $100,000 investment in stocks would have been affected by missing the market’s top-performing days over the 20-year period from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 2013. […]
Click to Enlarge Individuals with some college but no degree earned 14% more than high school graduates working full time year-round. Median earnings for individuals with associate degrees working full time were 27% higher than median earnings for those with only a high school diploma. Individuals with master’s degrees earned twice as much before taxes […]
The Independent Press Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – December 4, 2013 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: With the end of the year quickly approaching, what are some important tax and financial planning measures we can take to reduce our taxes and improve our financial position? A: […]
The Wall Street Journal Weekend Investor – Family Value – November 23, 2013 New Strategies for Long-Term Care Premiums on Policies Keep Climbing. Here’s What to Do About It. By Kelly Greene As long-term-care insurance becomes more expensive and harder to get, what are families who want it left to do? What choices […]