President’s 2014 Budget Proposal Contains 4 Big Changes for Your Retirement
While much of the nation’s attention has been focused on the federal government shutdown that was avoided earlier this month and the mistake-plagued rollout of
Pioneer of Passive Investing, Eugene Fama Wins Nobel Prize
Clients of Bollin Wealth Management LLC who follow Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) mutual funds in the news may have recently seen some exciting news about
Government Shutdown Provides More Treats than Tricks
It had all the makings of a great investment horror story, especially since it was occurring in the month of October. The showdown between Democrats
401(k) Plan Bans Participants for Frequent Trading Violations
T. Rowe Price recently barred 1,300 American Airline employees from trading in their 401(k) plans in an effort to discourage mass trading. The company acted
Investors Move to Sidelines Ahead of Fall Uncertainty
Anticipating market volatility ahead of a potential Federal Government shutdown over the debt ceiling debate and an expected announcement that the Federal Reserve will begin
Is A Deferred-Income Annuity Right For You?
Recently we have had a few inquiries from prospective clients about a relatively new annuity product called a deferred-income annuity. Insurance companies are touting the
How Detroit’s Bankruptcy Threatens Municipal Bond Markets
Although it probably didn’t come as much of a surprise for many observers, earlier this month the city of Detroit filed for bankruptcy protection making
You Have to Be in Gold, by Weston Wellington, Vice President Dimensional Fund Advisors
Each January, a group of prominent investment professionals gather in New York as members of the Barron’s Roundtable to trade quips, stock ideas, and the
Safe Bond Strategies for Today’s Market
While bonds, whether they are corporate bonds, municipal bonds, treasury bonds, or even high-yield bond, are generally considered by most investors to be “safe” investments,
President Obama’s Retirement Plan Proposal
President Obama recently released his budget plans for the 2014 fiscal year, and one of the proposals contained in the budget is gathering a lot
Americans are Not Saving Enough for Retirement
A new report paints a bleak picture for the future retirement prospects of many Americans. New data released by the Employee Benefit Research Institute in
How an Increase in the Minimum Wage Impacts You
During his address to Congress in February, President Obama proposed increasing the minimum wage by 24%, from $7.25 an hour to $9.00 an hour. The