The Investors Big Misconception

A 6.1% Bump in Social Security?
 – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor

COLA and Social Security. The news keeps getting better for Social Security recipients. It’s now projected that benefits will increase 6.1% in 2022, up from the 4.7% forecast just two months ago. That would be the most significant increase since 1983.1,2 It’s all about inflation. Social Security cost of living adjustments (COLA) are based on…

The Quiet Fall in Bond Yields – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor

What’s behind the quiet fall in bond yields? With all the attention given to inflation, stock prices, and job reports, it’s been easy to overlook the remarkable move in the bond market during the past few months. The yield on the 10-year treasury closed at 1.37% on Friday, July 9, down from its 2021 high…

The Pros and Cons of Early Retirement Plan Rollovers – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Investment Advisor

Should you withdraw and reinvest your retirement plan money while you are still on the job? Did you know you may be able to take your 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan and roll it into another type of retirement account while you are still working? Let’s look at how these rollovers can happen and the…

The Fiduciary Advisor Report – Monday, October 11, 2021 – Lehi, Utah

THE WEEK ON WALL STREET The overhang of bumping against the federal debt ceiling was lifted last week with an agreement to extend the debt ceiling through early December, helping propel stocks to a weekly gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.22%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 added 0.79%. The Nasdaq Composite…

The Fiduciary Advisor Report – Monday, October 4, 2021 – Lehi, Utah

THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Higher bond yields and a legislative stalemate in Washington, D.C., added up to losses for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.36%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 2.21%. The Nasdaq Composite index fell 3.20%. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, shed 2.58%.1,2,3…

The Fiduciary Advisor Report – Monday, September 27, 2021 – Alpine, Utah

THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks prices were whipsawed last week, dragged initially lower by financial contagion worries and later lifted by a supportive Fed policy statement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.62%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 0.51%. The Nasdaq Composite index was flat (+0.02%) for the week. The MSCI EAFE…

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