As the end of the year approaches, it is always a good time to think about ways to help lower your April tax bill next year and in years to come. Prior to this year, taxpayers were still digesting changes made due to the landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
Read MoreAssume two people make the same amount of money, own similarly valued homes, and live similar lifestyles, but one of them can save far more money than the other. What is the difference? Location, location, location.
Read MoreThe markets have been driven by the economic improvement that has already occurred and optimism about the potential for further improvement in economic activity down the road. This is part of the reason why the stock market rally is believable.
Read MoreAccording to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the current pandemic has led to an increase in cyber threat activity, specifically with several Covid-19 related scams.
Read MoreHow is the economy doing several months into the pandemic? Recent data suggest that the U.S. recovery has decelerated; however, we are still seeing gradual improvement across most indicators we track.
Read MoreThe year 2020 has already shaped up to be a year that we will never forget. On top of everything that has happened this year, it is hard to believe that in a matter of weeks, a U.S. presidential election will take place.
Read MoreEducation costs, particularly college tuition, have consistently outpaced the rate of inflation. According to the College Board, the average cost of private college tuition has doubled over the past thirty years, while the average cost of public college tuition has more than tripled.
Read MoreIn the short-term, most property types and markets may face noteworthy declines in asking rents and meaningful increases in vacancy rates due to decline in economic activity, but these effects are more likely cyclical than structural or permanent. In the long-term, Capstone’s outlook is either positive or neutral on most commercial real estate sectors.
Read MoreWhether you are new to an organization or have been with them for decades, being presented with and having to evaluate a severance package is likely to feel like uncharted territory.
Read MoreCapstone Financial Advisors is pleased to announce that we have been named to Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2020 RIA Ranking, which lists the top Registered Investment Advisor firms in the country.
Read MoreCapstone Financial Advisors is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the U.S.
Read MoreA large portion of the U.S. stock market today is concentrated in a handful of stocks. The technology companies included in these top stocks are drawing attention for their perceived sway on the market as a whole. This has led to some concern among investors that such a small group of stocks having such a heavy influence on performance may mean that there is more risk in the market than usual.
Read MoreAccording to a new Pew Research Center survey conducted in April, roughly half of U.S. adults have said that the internet “has been essential for them personally during the pandemic.” With the immediate need for contactless services and communication, it comes as no surprise that the internet has become an even more vital part of our everyday lives.
Read MoreOver the last several weeks, stocks have rallied to erase most of this year's losses. The optimism in the stock market has been at odds with economic data signaling that the pace of the global economic recovery following the coronavirus pandemic is likely to be slow and uneven.
Read MoreAccording to the Social Security Administration, “Social Security was a major source of income for at least 50% of filing couples and 71% of non-married filers in 2015.”1 Though these figures have continued to decline each year due to improving savings habits and earnings growth, they show that Social Security continues to play a significant role in most retiree’s income.
Read MoreActivity being deliberately frozen and halted has forced consumers, businesses, and investors to change the way they live and operate for a considerable period. This leads to the question of whether consumer, corporate, and investor behavior will change permanently.
Read MoreWhile the CARES Act provides relief to many small businesses, it also includes provisions for aid to individuals and households who may need it the most during this time. The stimulus package will provide government payments directly to individuals, assisting those who have lost their jobs or have seen their income reduced during the shutdown.
Read MoreBusiness and economic activity across the world are currently experiencing an unprecedented level of strain amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We have recently started seeing clear indications of the severity of that strain as record numbers of people have filed for unemployment in the United States.
Read MoreOn March 20, 2020, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Many states, including Illinois, have also provided special tax filing and payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read MoreAt the moment, we are operating in what is probably the noisiest market that many investors have ever seen. Market moves and government actions that seemed unthinkable a few weeks ago are now daily occurrences. Currently, there is not a lot of visibility on the trajectory of Covid-19 and the breadth and depth of its impact.
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