Weekly Market Update: “S&P Posts Biggest Weekly Gain of 2015”
October 12, 2015
THE MARKETSStocks ended last week on a strong note, regaining a lot of lost ground and giving the S&P 500 its best week of the year. For the week, the…
004 – The Six Biblical Truths of Financial Planning
October 07, 2015
In this month's podcast, Cassie and Rick Laymon discuss the Six Biblical Truths of Financial Planning. They will discuss each principle, and then provide a Bible verse that it is…
Weekly Market Update: “Quarterly Edition: Top news for Q3”
October 05, 2015
THE MARKETSStocks ended the final days of the third quarter on a positive note, even though stocks were still down for the quarter. For the week, the S&P 500 gained…
Shining Light Company – Meritor, Inc.
October 01, 2015
This month's Shining Light Company is Meritor, Inc. (Ticker: MTOR), a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket solutions headquartered in Troy, Michigan with over 9,000 employees in…
Weekly Market Update: “Markets Fall Amid Additional Turmoil”
September 28, 2015
THE MARKETSStocks continued their rollercoaster ride last week, dogged by worries from Washington and a plunge in biotechs that pushed the major indexes lower. For the week, the S&P 500…
Savvy Social Security Planning – 2015 Webinar
September 24, 2015
We are pleased to share our 2015 Savvy Social Security Planning webinar. If you, or one of your friends or family members are receiving Social Security (or if you will…
Weekly Market Update: “Fed Cites These 3 Factors Behind Last Week’s Decision”
September 21, 2015
THE MARKETSUncertainty about the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates weighed on markets last week, pushing the Dow and the S&P lower. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.15%,…
Weekly Market Update: “Will Interest Rates Go Up for the First Time in Nearly a Decade?”
September 14, 2015
THE MARKETSStocks rebounded during the holiday-shortened week as gains in overseas stock markets spurred buying activity, giving the Dow its best week since March. Despite the buying pressure, investors curbed…
003 – Savvy Social Security Planning
September 08, 2015
In this episode, Cassie and Rick Laymon answer important questions about Social Security Planning and share how Social Security is the foundation for a solid retirement income strategy.Questions include:Will Social Security…
Weekly Market Update: What Choice Could Signal Fed Faith in Economy?
September 08, 2015
THE MARKETSStocks slid after another turbulent week, buffeted by more worries about China. Investors chose to remain cautious ahead of the long Labor Day weekend and a raft of fresh…
Weekly Market Update: “Thriving During Volatility”
August 31, 2015
THE MARKETSIt’s hard to watch your portfolio value fluctuate, especially when the money involved represents a lifetime of hard work and a comfortable future. If you’re at or nearing retirement,…
Weekly Market Update: “Four Things You Shouldn’t Do Right Now”
August 24, 2015
THE MARKETSU.S. stocks ended a defensive week in the red as investor sentiment deteriorated in the face of fresh worries out of China. For the week, the S&P 500 fell…
Weekly Market Update: “Stocks Gain on Greek Deal & Data”
August 17, 2015
THE MARKETSDespite significant volatility, stocks ended last week higher after a finalized Greek bailout deal and some upbeat domestic economic data. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.67%, the…
002 – What is Biblically Responsible Investing?
August 12, 2015
In this episode, Certified Financial Planners Cassie and Rick Laymon introduce the concept of Biblically Responsible Investing. Starting at the foundational level with what it means to "own" a…
Market Update: “Stocks Fall on Oil Woes”
August 10, 2015
THE MARKETSStocks gave in to gloom about low global oil prices and fell again last week, erasing the previous week’s gains. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 1.25%, the…