With a new Congress in Washington, investors are looking at how it may affect the markets. Will a Republican majority in both houses be able to advance their agenda and, if so, what will that mean for your investments? Michael Townsend reports for Schwab. If you’ve been following the news from the European markets, you may be persuaded that this is not the time to have investments there. Matthew Dennis of Invesco disagrees, and points out the dangers of reacting to the headlines. Many investors find their financial outlook changes as they go through different stages of life, and with the changes come questions. There’s a website that addresses this directly called 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy. Check out their “Life Stages” tab, where you’ll find a wealth of information.
What Changes Will New Congress Bring For Investors?– Fiscal issues could dominate, with a series of deadlines looming that will force lawmakers across the political spectrum to make difficult decisions. Tax reform will draw a lot of attention in 2015, but we see little chance of reform legislation passing this year. Instead, expect Congress to lay the groundwork for a run at tax reform after the next presidential election. Michael Townsend from Schwab gives us his perspective. Read more…
Leaning In To Headwinds And Headlines– Matthew Dennis of Invesco says that the current consensus is that Europe is the last place investors should be. He disagrees and points out this pattern: History has proved time and again that following the headlines can be risky for investors. Read more…
360 Degrees Of Financial Literacy– If you have questions about personal financial issues, try out this site run by the American Institute of CPAs. The site is organized by life stages such as home owners, military, small business, retirees, parents and children, in crisis, and college. Read more…
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