Weekly Market Update: “Stocks End Choppy Week Higher”
January 25, 2016
THE MARKETSAfter a volatile week, markets regained some steam, helped by a recovery in oil prices and some upbeat earnings reports. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.41%, the…
What the Parable of the Vine and Branches Teaches About the Stock Market
January 21, 2016
Originally written in 2016, this article is still relevant today. This morning in my quiet time, I was reminded of an important object lesson found in John’s gospel (15:1-11). Jesus’…
Weekly Market Update: “Stocks End Rocky Week Down”
January 19, 2016
THE MARKETSStocks closed down again Friday ahead of the long holiday weekend after disappointing earnings, more China worries, and plunging oil prices added to fears about slowing global growth. For…
Weekly Market Update: “Markets Tumble on China Fears”
January 13, 2016
THE MARKETSU.S. equities experienced a brutal tumble last week after more bad news emerged from China. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 5.96%, the Dow dropped 6.19%, and the…
007 – Start the Year Off Right with MY ONE WORD
January 12, 2016
Each year, the Beacon Wealth Consultants teams chooses ONE WORD that they want to influence their personal, professional and spiritual lives in the year ahead.In this podcast, Rick and Cassie…
Shining Light Company – Flowers Foods
January 07, 2016
Every year during the Christmas season, this Shining Light Company changes the Little Miss Sunbeam brand mascot on its packaging to a posture of prayer accompanied by the scripture "Not…
Weekly Market Update: “Special Update: 2015 in Review”
January 04, 2016
THE MARKETSNow that 2015 is in the rear-view mirror, let’s take a look at some of the factors that influenced markets last year. Though markets closed essentially flat, it’s important…
Weekly Market Update: “Stocks End Holiday Week Positive”
December 28, 2015
THE MARKETSMarkets ended the holiday week on an upbeat note, giving stocks their best week since late November.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 gained 2.76%, the Dow grew 2.47%,…
Weekly Market Update: “The Fed Raised Interest Rates. Now What?”
December 21, 2015
THE MARKETSAfter a brief rally after the Federal Reserve announced its historic decision, markets ended another choppy week in the red, battered by plummeting oil prices and rocky investor sentiment.…
Weekly Market Update: “Global Growth Worries Weigh on Markets”
December 14, 2015
MARKETSMarkets ended a volatile week sharply down after oil hit near-seven-year lows and a major corporate merger highlighted global growth woes. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 3.79%, the…
Weekly Update: “Jobs Report Gives Fed Green Light for December Rate Hike”
December 07, 2015
THE MARKETSMarkets shrugged off a volatile week Friday to close positive, buoyed by a strong jobs report and an easing of uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision.…
006 – Wise Holiday Spending
December 07, 2015
In this episode, Cassie and Rick share some Christmas memories, and talk about the importance of planning ahead for your holiday spending. They cover three important points:Create a spending plan…
Shining Light Compnay – Gildan Activewear, Inc.
December 03, 2015
Thriving in an extremely competitive global marketplace while operating by The Golden Rule is not easy. However, that is exactly what this month’s Shining Light Company is doing, and doing…
Weekly Market Update: “Stocks Close Mixed on Low Holiday Volume”
November 30, 2015
MARKETSStocks closed out the short week mixed on very low volume as investors stayed home for the holidays. For the week, the S&P 500 grew 0.04%, the Dow lost 0.14%,…
The Transformative Power of Suffering
November 25, 2015
We invite you to listen to this inspiring podcast about the transformative power of suffering and Christian author/speaker Michele Cushatt's harrowing journey. From all of us at Beacon Wealth Consultants,…