Aug. 19, 2019 Understanding the Borrower Defense to Repayment Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Have you heard the term borrower defense to repayment but are not sure what it means? Are you wondering if it could apply to your student loans? Read on to learn more about this program, as well as how to determine your eligibility and apply.

July 19, 2019 Market Update for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2019

Strong June leads to positive quarter for markets

June was a great month for stocks. The S&P 500 gained 7.05 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) returned 7.31 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite rose by 7.51 percent. We also saw gains for the quarter: 4.30 percent for the S&P 500, 3.21 percent for the DJIA, and 3.87 percent for the Nasdaq.

July 19, 2019 A Solution to the Password Problem

Whether you’re looking to make a New Year’s resolution or you’re simply trying to implement some information security best practices, you would be well served to start using a password manager. Why?

July 19, 2019 2019 Midyear Outlook: A Story of Headlines Vs. Fundamentals

At the end of last year, the big question was, “Will 2019 bring the end of the recovery?” All of the data seemed to point to an answer of “Not yet.” And so far, that answer still holds. The big picture suggests growth is likely to continue for the rest of the year, which should, in turn, support the financial markets. But there’s more to the story . . .

June 27, 2019 Buy-Sell Agreements: What Every Business Owner Should Know

As a business owner, you focus your time and energy on the growth and daily operation of your business. Consequently, it can be challenging to find the time to think about its long-term future. But having a plan in place to ensure the continuity of your business should anything happen to you is essential. For many business owners, this plan involves setting up a buy-sell agreement. 

June 27, 2019 Market Update for the Month Ending May 31, 2019

Markets Hit Turbulence in May

After four months of rising stock markets, we finally saw a decline in May. The S&P 500 declined by 6.35 percent, the Nasdaq Composite lost 7.79 percent, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 6.32 percent. Still, levels remain above where we were at the start of the year.