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December 2017 Marketwatch
The Markets - U.S. equities ended the month of November up 2.81 % as measured by the S&P 500 Index. Year-to-Date the S&P 500 is positive 18.26%. Washington – We are still anxiously awaiting the proposed “biggest U.S. tax overhaul in three decades.” Although,...
Required Minimum Distribution: An Option to Consider
I recently met with some clients to discuss annual tax planning and the topic of charitable contributions came up. These clients have a real heart for giving, and throughout the years, have been extremely generous with their time and dollars. Currently, they are...
November 2017 Marketwatch
The Markets - U.S. equities ended the month of October up just a bit with a monthly gain of 2.12% as measured by the S&P 500 Index. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is positive 14.92%. Washington – We anxiously await the proposed “biggest U.S. tax overhaul in three...
October 2017 Marketwatch
The Markets - U.S. equities ended the month of September up just a bit with a monthly gain of 1.93% as measured by the S&P 500 Index. The third quarter closed with a gain of 3.96% and the year-to-date gains are 12.53%. Washington – Trump, on Wednesday September...
September 2017 Marketwatch
The Markets - U.S. equities ended the month of August down just a bit with a monthly loss of (0.35%) reducing the year-to-date gains to 9.89% as measured by the S&P 500 Index. Washington – The White House now has the catastrophic flooding along the Texas coastal...
4 Questions to Ask When Starting a New Business
At WCM we live by six core values: Work hard together Be responsive with respect Improve yourself every day Think innovatively Treat people like family Do the right thing This month we want to focus on our core value of doing the right thing. As a follow-up to our...
August 2017 Marketwatch
The Markets - U.S. equities ended the month of July up a bit with a monthly gain of 1.93% setting at year-to-date gains of 10.34% as measured by the S&P 500 Index. Washington – The White House- let’s just say the culture is chaotic. President Trump’s list of...
Net Neutrality- Something to Consider
Have you heard mention of “net neutrality” and wondered what it is and why it matters? Well, it does matter. Let me explain. About a month ago, sometime in early June, while I was out pruning my garden and hoping my tomato plants would really produce this year, I was...
July 2017 Marketwatch
The Markets - U.S. equities ended the month of June up a bit with a monthly gain in the S&P 500 of 0.33% bringing the year-to-date gains to 8.08%. Washington – The GOP legislative agenda appears to be facing some serious head winds. Tax reform and health care...
LLC or S Corporation- Selecting the Right Entity Type
At WCM we live by six core values: • Work hard together • Be responsive with respect • Improve yourself every day • Think innovatively • Treat people like family • Do the right thing This month we want to focus on our core value of doing the right thing. With...