February 9 – 12, 2016: Random gleanings from business, investments and economics, Odd Lots “Even though February was the shortest month of the year, sometimes it seemed like the longest.” ― J.D. Robb Dow Industrial Average, 1916-2016 Fintrust Investment Commentary: Markets With respect to J.D. Robb, no month of can feel longer than this past January.…
In the event of death, disability, or terminal illness, a properly designed estate plan will allow you to care for your loved ones and direct your assets to the people or organizations who you want to receive them under the specific conditions of your choosing, all while ideally minimizing taxes and preserving the value of your…
January 6, 2016: Back to the Future Edition, A random walk through recent economic, market and business headlines “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.” – Steve Jobs ‘Tis the season once again: Prediction Season. This is the time of year when gurus and sages crawl out from under…
On December 18, 2015 the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 was passed. Among other benefits, this legislation made some enhancements to the popular 529 college savings plan. Technology Since technology has become such an integral part of higher education, the tax code is now reflective of the importance computer ownership and…
Watching the Tape: A random walk through recent economic, market and business headlines, December 11, 2015 “Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.” Voltaire Don’t Fight the Fed Edition If Voltaire is right, we may judge the entire financial world in the same light these days, because literally everybody is asking the…
MYERS joins FINTRUST Greenville, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Douglas E. Myers has joined the firm. Myers has a B.S. of Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology and over 20 years of experience in the securities industry working with both institutional and retail accounts. FinTrust Partner Allen Gillespie stated,…
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Social Security Strategy Recent budgetary legislation approved by Congress and signed by President Obama will result in major changes to the available Social Security claiming strategies. Section 831 (Closure of Unintended Loopholes) found in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 has left many retirees and pre-retirees in a state of confusion…
