Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are receiving intense media coverage, prompting many investors to wonder whether these new types of electronic money deserve a place in their portfolios.
Bitcoin and related cryptocurrencies are the subject of much debate and fascination. Given bitcoin’s dramatic price changes, it is not surprising that many are speculating about its possible role in a portfolio.
Florida Retirement System special risk employees: If you are considering taking out a deferred compensation loan, it can cost you in extra taxes. Here’s why.
It should come as a surprise to no one, given the fear and uncertainty surrounding the global pandemic, we are experiencing a triple play of scam opportunities.
A top-heavy stock market with the largest 10 stocks accounting for over 20% of market capitalization and a marquee technology firm perched at No. 1? This may sound like a description of the current U.S. stock market, but it is actually a reference to 1967.
Florida Retirement System (FRS) public safety employees: Read this blog to understand why pension Option 1 may not be the best choice if you’re married.
Imagine making a mistake that costs your family, the people you love the most, A LOT of money. Choosing Option 1 and not really understanding it can be that kind of mistake. Don’t take this one lightly.
Remember the end of the 2000s? Or would you rather forget? Plummeting stock prices, growing financial hardship, a presidential race thrown into turmoil by an economy in recession. Thank goodness those days have passed.
June was another interesting month. I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of longing for boring months for a while. But at least June started out with a positive kind of interesting. During the first week, some of the accounts I manage started to signal they were ready to be rebalanced.
April 20, 2020 was a very interesting day in the commodities markets. May Crude opened at $17.73, fell steadily to about $11 by noon, and then went into a tailspin.
Between February 21 and March 21, 2020, the S&P 500 tumbled 35%. Since then, major indices have been bouncing around like pachinko balls. What will happen next?
Last month, I talked about changes to tax-filing deadlines and required minimum distributions (RMDs) from IRAs under recent federal legislation. Here are some more changes that might impact you.
I’m writing this on behalf of everyone here at Northstar to keep you informed of our current situation and talk a little bit about how we view capital markets going forward.
All of us at Northstar wish you and your family health and safety as we wait for this crisis to pass. Nothing is more important than that. At the same time, business goes on.
