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The Wall Street Journal ran an article this week citing how the cost of college tuition has slowed for the first time in almost three decades.
Investors had a massive pile of earnings reports to work through this week, and the results were generally positive.
Our latest newsletter features articles and market commentary from Mike Booker, Mike Minter, Kevin Nelson, Bryan Zschiesche, and Will Goodson.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter.
The stock market got off to a slow start this week, but Fed Chair Janet Yellen's semiannual testimony before Congress sparked a rally in the midweek session that lingered all the way into Friday's closing bell.
While helping a family member declutter her paper files last year, I found records that were nearly as old as I am.
The stock market endured some volatility, which resulted in a lower finish for the major indices.
We’ve had a nice run in the stock market the last couple of years, so inevitably there has been much discussion in the news recently about the new nominal highs.
The S&P 500 settled into a sideways trend, drifting alongside its unchanged mark, as investors lacked conviction to decisively move the market one way or the other.
Financial Synergies Asset Management is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2017 Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers!
The stock market was fairly flat this week, as investors chewed on a host of headlines, most notably the Fed's rate-hike decision.
There are a lot of details in financial planning. Most of the time we concentrate on the big things, but what about the little things?
The stock market successfully hurdled several key macro events, including the testimony of former FBI Director, James Comey.
Johnny Depp knows how to burn cash! While you may not be burning through a couple million each month, it’s important to consider your financial habits.
The stock market got off to a sluggish start this week as investors returned from their extended Memorial Day weekend.
Clients frequently ask us for ways to make a bigger impact with their charitable donations while simplifying the giving process. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by using a donor-advised fund.
The stock market notched five wins this week, three of which resulted in a new record high for the S&P 500.
Even though April 15th was not that long ago, some of us are still feeling the sting.
After opening the week with a record-high close, equities took a hit in the midweek session after some political controversy.
Many investors have heard this saying before, but the evidence shows you are much better off just staying invested in the long-run.
After posting gains for four weeks in a row, the S&P 500 suffered a slight setback this week, ticking lower by 0.4%.

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