Monthly Archives: December 2011

Thank God It’s Friday                           December 30, 2011 With 2011 in the books, now is the time to make  resolutions for 2012.  To ring in the New Year, we bring you these valuable ideas from our Financial Planning Department.     HAPPY … Now … Continue reading →

Thank God It’s Christmas                             December 23, 2011   2011 has been a year of turmoil and confusion, but skepticism reigns supreme. Europe still has problems, but the US engine is gaining steam. Job growth is on the upswing, but unemployment is still high.  We’re headed back in the … Continue reading →

Thank God It’s Friday                     December 16, 2011 The Market turmoil continues into year-end, as investors are struggling to interpret what Europe’s problems will ultimately mean for the global economy.  The 3-day slide on Wall Street came to a halt yesterday, but … Continue reading →

Thank God It’s Friday                         December 9, 2011 Only 14 days until end of the year, yet Wall Street traders are still mesmerized by one chart: The S&P-500 index which tracks the big blue-chip stocks. When the Federal Reserve Bank directors meet … Continue reading →

Thank God It’s Friday                                                                     December 2, 2011 The report of Santa’s death was a great exaggeration, to turn Mark Twain’s classic quip.  In fact, the jolly ole man in red is on a roll: The Dow soared 800 points … Continue reading →