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2012-01-29T18:52:00.001-08:00

Is Mary Tyler Moore suffering from an illness? She looked a bit off on the SAG Awards

2012-01-28T13:15:00.001-08:00

Fox Business offers tips on lowering medical insurance bills: http://tinyurl.com/7oh3myq

2012-01-28T12:53:00.001-08:00

President Obama about to propose new tax incentives for businesses. More @ Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/83co4hx

2012-01-28T12:37:00.001-08:00

Fed foresees interest rates at current lows through late 2014. More from Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/72g6e7w

2012-01-27T12:33:00.001-08:00

Will 12-hole golf courses catch on? Jack Nicklaus is a big booster of the 12-hole round. More here: http://tinyurl.com/7rlrgsm

2012-01-27T11:09:00.001-08:00

ADP: 325,000 new jobs in December, best month for job creation in a year. NPR has more: http://tinyurl.com/adpjobc

2012-01-27T11:00:00.001-08:00

ADP: 325,000 new jobs in December, best month for job creation in a year. NPR has more: http://tinyurl.com/adpjobc

2012-01-27T10:59:00.001-08:00

S&P analyst thinks Greece will eventually default. CNNMoney article: http://tinyurl.com/7wkk5wx

2012-01-27T10:57:00.001-08:00

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2012-01-26T14:56:00.001-08:00

MarketWatch’s Robert Powell looks @ changes to 401(k)s and other retirement plans in 2012: http://tinyurl.com/7qxf35x

2012-01-24T09:58:00.001-08:00

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2012-01-23T15:59:00.001-08:00

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2012-01-22T10:58:00.001-08:00

President Obama about to propose new tax incentives for businesses. More @ Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/83co4hx

2012-01-22T10:47:00.001-08:00

Will the Fed opt for more easing? CNBC article: http://ping.fm/oS4M2

2012-01-17T19:14:00.001-08:00

Payroll taxes are a giant chunk of tax revenue that must be considered as well. Almost 14% between the employee and employer.

2012-01-17T19:12:00.001-08:00

59 million tax returns were filed that used exemptions, deductions and tax credits to completely wipe out their federal income tax liability

2012-01-17T19:06:00.001-08:00

Average income is skewed by the fact te the top 1/10 of 1% pay 17% of the income tax in the U.S. with income again skewed to the higher end.

2012-01-17T18:55:00.001-08:00

Taxpayers with an Adj Gross Inc of $159,643 or more in 2009 constituted the
nation's top 5 percent of income earners per the Tax Foundation.

2012-01-17T18:44:00.001-08:00

The lower 50% of income taxpayers paid about 2% of income tax at about a 2% rate. This doesn't include payroll taxes, a big chunk at 7.65%.

2012-01-17T18:38:00.001-08:00

The top 5% of individual taxpayers paid about 58% of the U.S. income tax at an average rate of about 16%.

2012-01-17T18:37:00.001-08:00

The average tax rate paid by all taxpayers in 2009 (individual) was about 11% per the Tax Foundation using IRS statistics.

2012-01-17T18:36:00.001-08:00

Interesting Tax Foundation facts: 2009: Top 1% of taxpayers paid 37% of income tax at an average rate of 24%. On Ch. 5 tonight disucssing.

2012-01-17T08:56:00.001-08:00

CNNMoney spotlights 6 things you’ll pay more for in 2012: http://tinyurl.com/79kvnmk

2012-01-16T15:39:00.001-08:00

MarketWatch article on how to get a home loan when you are self-employed: http://tinyurl.com/mortselfe

2012-01-08T07:28:00.001-08:00

LA Times article … 50% more returns from millionaires being audited … http://tinyurl.com/7x77rkk

2012-01-07T14:48:00.001-08:00

Initial jobless claims at a 3½-year low: http://tinyurl.com/7knav94

2012-01-07T14:42:00.001-08:00

ADP: 325,000 new jobs in December, best month for job creation in a year. NPR has more: http://tinyurl.com/adpjobc

2012-01-06T12:57:00.001-08:00

Which financial records can you throw out? Which must you keep? A guide from MarketWatch: http://tinyurl.com/cbb67af

2012-01-06T12:48:00.001-08:00

CBS MoneyWatch identifies the 5 hidden retirement trends of 2011: http://tinyurl.com/7xzymtr

2012-01-06T12:28:00.001-08:00

CBS MoneyWatch identifies the 5 hidden retirement trends of 2011: http://tinyurl.com/7xzymtr

2012-01-01T04:54:00.001-08:00

Have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year as we set out to challenge ourselves to meet our 2012 goals!

2011-12-21T03:39:00.001-08:00

The market has confirmed its high volatility and rebounded into its Santa rally that we expoect to continue to a top in early January.

2011-12-19T09:10:00.001-08:00

If you have an IRA and are 70 1/2 this year, you may have to take a Required Minimum Distribution before year end.

2011-11-25T19:21:00.003-08:00

Technical signals indicate a short term bottom with strength renewing over the next week in stocks and a bond sell off. Stay tuned.

2011-11-25T19:21:00.001-08:00

Technical signals indicate a short term bottom with strength renewing over the next week in stocks and a bond sell off. Stay tuned.

2011-11-14T09:32:00.001-08:00

The stock market has improved significantly since our call of a bottom this summer. Now time for consolidation before a Santa Claus rally.

2011-09-24T04:06:00.001-07:00

The dilemmasbof the single dad: I bought 10 pairs of sox for my son a month ago and can't find a single sock now, and he we are working on homework but his handwriting is atrocious still. How do I motivate him on handwriting? Does it matter?

2011-09-19T04:30:00.001-07:00

Rick Perry wrote a very compelling editorial in the Wall Street Journal in support of Israel. It is a very informative piece. Israel is being strategically isolated by the way and has never been at risk as she is today.

2011-09-18T15:07:00.001-07:00

Excellent OP-ED piece in the Weekend WSJ advocating a bipartisan pro-trade agenda. This is a truly positive way to improve GDP. Tell Congress

2011-09-16T13:56:00.001-07:00

The equity markets put forth a solid week. RIMM took a beating and we are looking at it. Any commentary on the Blackberry's potential?

2011-09-14T13:16:00.001-07:00

A continuation of a relief rally for the stock market based on some relatively good news. Jobs are still the key to a sustained rally...

2011-09-04T13:35:00.001-07:00

Our silver positions could stretch to new nominal highs by year end with organic demand and a weak dollar,

2011-09-03T04:08:00.001-07:00

Our Massachusetts National Guard soldiers and airmen are doing yeomen's work in the "Hill Towns" of Colrain and the surrounding area.

2011-09-03T03:55:00.001-07:00

Precious metals were strong this week and the jobs report was dismal, yet corp profits are strong. The new normal may include less workers.

2011-08-28T19:15:00.001-07:00

Our soldiers and airmen in TF Patriot have performed admirably thus far in Hurricane Irene relief. There are many missions this new week.

2011-08-27T03:59:00.001-07:00

We are mobilizing up to 2000 soldiers for Task Force Patriot in Massachusetts so it is a busy day from Cape Cod.

2011-08-23T11:31:00.001-07:00

Aftershocks are a real possibility, so be vigilant and be careful on ladders, boats, and in other risky activities.

2011-08-23T11:09:00.001-07:00

My seat was swaying and there was an earthquake it appears. Usually they come in multiples, so be careful and look at your safety plans.

2011-08-21T03:49:00.001-07:00

Hewlett Packard took a pounding last week. It may be an interesting stock to consider at these beat down levels if they can get a strategy.

2011-08-21T03:44:00.001-07:00

Volatility creates severe stress but also opportunities for pricing opportunities in multiple asset classes.

2011-08-19T07:41:00.001-07:00

The economy is slowing as mentioned in our blog last month per Martin Feldstein. We are focusing on currency and commodities to include oil.

2011-08-18T06:47:00.001-07:00

We are taking this dip to add to our asset allocation of dividend paying equities, Australian Dollars...6 asset classes for clients for diversity

2011-08-11T13:12:00.001-07:00

Today's buying was vigorous in the markets across the board. The short-term bottom is forming and should gain momentum for the rest of August...

2011-08-09T02:03:00.001-07:00

US companies have never been more profitable...this panic selloff has turned into a short-term selective buying opportunity...

2011-08-03T03:18:00.001-07:00

Exports may be the most effective way to grow GDP, so the govt will allow the dollar to weaken...a big macro trend...

2011-07-19T11:31:00.001-07:00

Peripheral European countries will probably default per Professor Feldstein...Greece, Ireland and Portugal...

2011-07-19T11:27:00.001-07:00

Martin Feldstein believes unemployment can decrease to 5.5% but it will be slow. Europe will have issues getting near these levels.

2011-07-19T11:25:00.001-07:00

Professor Feldstein is concerned about the smaller commercial housing and residential housing debt issues.

2011-07-19T11:21:00.001-07:00

At a Martin Feldstein speech and he suggests that a declining dollar may be the one way to avoid a 1 in 3 chance of a recession. Need exports to increase.

2011-07-12T09:56:00.001-07:00

The stock market seems to be consolidating for a potential stronger move in the 4th quarter...stay tuned.

2011-07-11T04:59:00.001-07:00

Adding foreign currency exposure this month to further diversify portfolios into our 5 multiple asset classes.

2011-06-18T12:48:00.001-07:00

Visited the Antietam Battlefield. Hard to believe the casualties and poor Union strategy.

2011-06-09T08:53:00.001-07:00

The U.S. stock market is oversold and could create specific buying opportunities in undervalued sectors...stay tuned.

2011-02-27T04:54:00.001-08:00

Looking at some stock charts and the inverse correlation between the dollar and the domestic stock market is diverging in 2011. Interesting opportunity.

2011-02-27T04:51:00.001-08:00

Strong body, strong mind...time to hit the gym before the kids wake up...doesn't look too nice out to run outside.

2011-02-23T14:19:00.001-08:00

With the turmoil in the Middle East and a retraction in the markets, it is time to look at adjustments to clients' gold and silver holdings.

2011-01-02T15:12:00.001-08:00

Just hooked up Netflix to my DVD player and its streaming instant video works well. Excellent company...but the stock may be overpriced.

2011-01-01T12:43:00.001-08:00

What an incredibly nice 53 degree day for my run. Maybe the good seasonal weather will push oil prices down. Actually weather only impacts prices slightly. Ironic.

2011-01-01T12:00:00.001-08:00

It is time to go to Planet Fitness while my kids see
"Little Fockers"

2011-01-01T11:58:00.001-08:00

it was an incredible 53 degrees out for my run today!

2010-12-30T02:49:00.001-08:00

The third year of a Presidential election cycle tends to be positive for stocks. Be prepared and stay tuned.

2010-12-30T02:18:00.001-08:00

The third year of a presidential cycle is usually very positive for stocks. Stay tuned in 2011. Be prepared.

2010-12-28T04:20:00.001-08:00

Frozen. Looking at oil stocks with dividends.

2010-12-12T10:15:00.001-08:00

Working out at Planet Fitness, then finishing an Army War College paper. Patriots...some client work..busy

2010-07-25T14:21:00.001-07:00

Round 2 for my son at Camp Bauercrest. He loves the Spartan, camper life. Who would have thought:)

2010-06-10T08:03:00.001-07:00

Market correction will be choppy for a while but may provide some wonderful opportunities for the 3rd and 4th quarters.

2010-05-07T06:50:00.001-07:00

Crazy day in the stock market yesterday. This should be a fine opportunity to selectively add some dividend paying stocks. Stay tuned!

2010-05-01T15:42:00.001-07:00

Jobs are the key to the recovery now! Look for increases in dividend paying stocks.

2010-04-26T14:14:00.001-07:00

With world economies picking up so should demand for petroleum. Oil stocks may benefit. Stay tuned. Mike

2010-03-14T17:27:00.001-07:00

The rain storm in the northeast will slow down construction but the damage will help contractors.

2010-03-14T17:25:00.001-07:00

With the dollar's strength recently & domestic stocks rebounding, we are fine tuning Major League Investments' Family Office Value Portfolio

2010-02-14T07:30:00.001-08:00

Going to the gym and am thinking that defense stocks might have some more traction than previously thought. Thoughts welcome.

2010-01-20T15:49:00.001-08:00

We are working on adjustments to our Emerging Market portfolio for the 1st quarter! Stay tuned.

2010-01-20T15:47:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to Scott Brown! The macroeconomic landscape has changed. Stay tuned! Charlie Baker will prevail next. Market advance now.

2010-01-15T15:43:00.001-08:00

The Haitian disaster is biblical in nature and reminds me very much of New Orleans. We need to set up a provisional, unified command team.

2010-01-15T15:39:00.001-08:00

It looks like a much needed pause in the domestic equity markets is under way...after the breather, further advances appear to be on the way

2009-12-20T06:10:00.001-08:00

It is beautiful watching the Boston sky-line during this snowstorm. Noone seems to be leaving from Logan airport.

2009-11-30T09:12:00.001-08:00

This is a good time to reevaluate asset allocations for portfolios. With market advances bonds, stocks, & commodities may need adjustments.

2009-11-12T06:58:00.001-08:00

It is that of the year: Start to update your financial planning goals for 2010!

2009-10-19T14:49:00.001-07:00

The stock market is gaining some strength. Let's stay tuned to the jobs' market to gain traction early into 2010.

2009-09-27T19:37:00.001-07:00

September has turned out to be a reasonably solid month for the stock market. Let's have it end well and work into October with strength.

2009-09-15T13:08:00.001-07:00

What a fast year it has been since the financial crisis started...September is showing some strength...Stay tuned.

2009-09-07T15:05:00.001-07:00

Going to a Masonic meeting after just running a couple of miles.

2009-09-06T19:42:00.001-07:00

Working on a commodities project for a family while my son plays Madden 2009. It is amazing how good the PS3 is!

2009-09-05T13:53:00.001-07:00

A full moon last night and Jupiter next to the moon. A powerful combination. The stock market is consolidating at the same time.Stay tuned

2009-08-30T12:34:00.001-07:00

Walked and ran for a few miles with my son on Deer Island. It was a beautiful day out. Finally some great weather!

2009-08-29T14:16:00.001-07:00

It was a very moving tribute to Senator Kennedy today. A life well-lived despite his dark times. "That which does not kill us makes us stronger..."

2009-08-26T17:13:00.001-07:00

It looks like it is time for the markets to take a breather. September is a weak month typically as well.

2009-08-24T04:48:00.001-07:00

Preparing a financial planning checklist for a project today.

Consolidation

2009-08-16T14:27:00.000-07:00

The markets appear to be consolidating to gain strength towards the end of August. September and October are more suspect. Mike