These are certainly trying times. It goes without saying that the COVID-19 virus has had an enormous impact on the way we all go about our daily lives. We first want to say that we hope every one of you is safe and healthy.
Read MoreA lot has happened since our last commentary several days ago. The coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The speed at which the Covid-19 disease is spreading has led authorities (on national and community levels) to take strong measures including closing borders, schools, and businesses, as the center of the pandemic shifts to Europe and the U.S.
Read MoreFinancial market volatility has reached levels not seen since the global financial crises in 2008. The severe market turmoil has been due to concerns about the significant drop in business activity and global trade from escalating efforts by public-health authorities worldwide to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Read MoreNews about the coronavirus broke out in January, but up until recently, market sentiment has been mostly positive on the hope that health officials would be able to contain the epidemic, resulting in only a short-term disruption to growth.
Read MoreHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) were first established in 2003 under the Medical Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act. Since 2011, the amount in HSAs has grown from about $6.76 million to $22.21 million in 2017.
Read MoreLet’s face it—thinking about what happens after we pass away is not the most pleasant subject to consider. And understandably, it tends to get pushed to the bottom of our agenda when it comes to the conversations we have with our loved ones.
Read MoreOn December 20, 2019, the President signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the “SECURE Act”) as part of a larger spending package. The SECURE Act was enacted with the purpose of expanding opportunities for individuals to increase their savings and improve retirement security throughout the country.
Read MoreAfter such a strong year for stocks with the U.S. stock market once again reaching new all-time highs, many investors are wondering whether they should stay invested. A common concern is that the stock market is likely to come back down from such a high current level, especially given the uncertainty surrounding trade policy, Middle East tensions, and the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Read MoreCapstone Financial Advisors is pleased to announce the promotions of key members of its growing team.
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