Stock Market and Investing Superstition The opening lyrics to the Stevie Wonder song “Superstition” from 1973 are: Very superstitious, writing’s on the wall Very superstitious, ladders bout’ to fall Thirteen-month-old baby, broke the lookin’ glass Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past When you believe in things that you don’t understand […]
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Are You Making Excuses For Not Speaking With A Financial Advisor?
Financial PlanningMia A. McFadden, CFP® When I tell people I am a financial planner I can feel their anxiety. You would have thought I had put them under a hot lamp and started demanding they remunerate all their financial shortcomings. Meanwhile I’m just making chit chat at the local neighborhood BBQ. Yet a lot of people […]
How to Save for College Education
Education PlanningMia A. McFadden, CFP® With college costs soaring many parents are left scratching their heads over how to save for their child’s college education. We know that obtaining a college degree can result in higher pay and a wider array of career opportunities. But what we really hope a college degree translates to is a […]
Time is Relative – Market Update, 1st Quarter 2019
Market UpdateMost of those reading this update are of a generation that was born and raised well before the Internet. We can remember buying something from a catalog or cereal box and having to wait six weeks for our special purchase to arrive. Let’s imagine that you mailed your order, marked the wall calendar for six […]
Year in Review and Looking Forward
Market UpdateIn our January write-up, we typically begin by reviewing the previous year. Last year proved to be one of the most difficult years in a while. At Bill Few Associates, we preach diversification. Our belief is that when you hold a diversified portfolio, at least some portion of your portfolio is working at all times. […]
Financial Market Commentary – 3rd Quarter of 2018
Market UpdateIt’s All a Matter of Perspective! As US equities enter into the longest bull market for stocks in modern history, the question I have been asked most frequently is, what happens next? Is a stock market crash imminent, or is this bull market different and capable of running even longer? If my crystal ball […]
Important Dates for Investors
In the NewsReShelle Barrett, CFP® Important Dates for Investors Remember the excitement of turning 16 so you can get your driver’s license? And 21 to be a legal adult? Important birthdates don’t end there. As you head toward retirement, consider the following dates as they may be critical in ensuring your financial plan’s success: Age 55 Possible […]
2018 Contribution Limits for Retirement Plans
In the NewsReShelle Barrett, CFP® Nobody wants to think of filing tax returns at this time of year but the following limits should help in planning for your 2018 retirement account contributions. There is plenty of time to make IRA/Roth contributions (April 15, 2019 is deadline for 2018 contributions) but if you are trying to maximize your […]
The Rocky Road to Nowhere – 2018 First Quarter Review
Market UpdateTom Beilstein, CFA Co-CIO, Bill Few Associates, Inc. The first quarter of 2018 saw the return of volatility as market participants weighed the good news versus the bad news. The S&P 500 started the year off on a positive note as investors digested the possible benefits from corporate and individual tax cuts, rallying 7.6% through […]
Ward Garner’s Pittsburgh Post-Gazette interview
In the NewsWard Garner,CFP® , discusses his book “How To Protect My Million: Strategies to Identify and Avoid Swindlers” with Gary Rotstein for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Garner is a senior vice president and wealth manager with Bill Few Associates. Aging Edge http://www.post-gazette.com/aging-edge/aging-edge-Q-A/2018/01/08/Ward-Garner-Certified-financial-planner-advises-how-to-avoid-swindles/stories/201801080009 Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED […]
