by Giancarlo DAlimonte | Mar 6, 2017 | Investments
Financial Newsletter: March 2017 How Americans are saving for retirement Recent estimates indicate that the Social Security Trust Fund will run out of its surplus in 2034. Once this occurs, program payouts are expected to be worth only about 77 percent of current...
by Giancarlo DAlimonte | Feb 7, 2017 | Investments
Breakthrough or bust: Examining “Dow 20k” On March 29, 1999, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow) finished the trading day above 10,000 points for the first time since the index was first published in 1896. It wouldn’t be until late 2010 until the Dow would...
by Giancarlo DAlimonte | Feb 4, 2017 | Investments
Investing for Small Business Owners As a small business owner, you have to consider many aspects of investment that an individual investor may be able to overlook. With your business assets and legacy at stake, it’s important to understand investing strategy in order...
by Giancarlo DAlimonte | Jan 5, 2017 | Investments
Concerning Income Mobility According to a recent study led by Stanford economist Raj Chetty, when adjusted for inflation, approximately half of Americans born in 1984 earned more at age 30 than their parents did at the same age. This represents a stark decline from...
by Giancarlo DAlimonte | Dec 3, 2016 | Investments
Investing in Art Stocks, bonds, cash and other accounts are common places for individuals to allocate their investments. However, art can also be a viable investment option. In 2013 alone, people from all over the world spent about $63 billion on art. Of those who...
by Giancarlo DAlimonte | Nov 2, 2016 | Investments
Expensive Recalls Over the last few years, product recalls have dominated news cycles. Whether it was faulty car parts or contaminated peanut butter, recalls have affected consumers and businesses everywhere. Given that many companies that have undergone a recall are...
