FinSyn Insights
Weekly insights on the markets, economy, and financial planning
- January 8, 2018
- Bryan Zschiesche
It’s a brand new year, and that means champagne, Auld Lang Syne, weight loss resolutions, and lots of predictions.
- January 5, 2018
- Mike Minter
Boom! Off to the races - the stock market began 2018 with a bang, advancing to new record highs in each of this week's four trading sessions.
- January 3, 2018
- Mike Minter
As investors ring in the new year, some may see the occasional headline about the “January Effect,” “January Indicator,” or “January Barometer.”
- December 14, 2017
- Mike Minter
If I’m going to discuss this topic further I needed to experience the ride myself, so I put in $750. More on that later.
- November 28, 2017
- Mike Minter
Well, that makes two of us. Until a couple months ago I knew virtually nothing about Bitcoin. I consider myself well versed in finance and economics, but even after researching this subject I admit that I’m still confused.
- November 6, 2017
- Mike Minter
House Republicans revealed their long-awaited tax reform legislation on November 2nd. The clock is now ticking to approve the most sweeping overhaul of the tax code in 30 years - by the end of 2017.
- October 24, 2017
- Mike Minter
The US stock market has delivered an average annual return of around 10% since 1926. But short-term results vary wildly, and in any given period stock returns can be positive, negative, or flat.
- October 20, 2017
- Mike Minter
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
- October 11, 2017
- Heath Hightower
Of course, I’m kidding. We are not selling our stocks and we are not preparing for doomsday. But, did my sensational title get your attention? I thought it might!
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