Submitted by RiverTree Advisors, LLC on January 30th, 2018
U.S. stocks had an impressive week yet again, as each of the domestic indexes reached record highs and gained at least 2%. The S&P 500 added 2.23%, and the Dow increased 2.09%. International stocks joined the growth, adding 1.49%.
Submitted by RiverTree Advisors, LLC on November 14th, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving from our team at RiverTree Advisors! We want to take a moment to thank you for being a part of our family. We sincerely appreciate the trust you place in our firm, and we take our responsibility to you and your family very seriously.
Submitted by RiverTree Advisors, LLC on October 13th, 2017
If you watch the news, it can seem like the world is falling apart. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, North Korea nuclear threat, refugee crisis, political wrangling. These are just a few of the recent events that have many of us worried about the world we live in.
Submitted by RiverTree Advisors, LLC on September 14th, 2017
Here's What to Do
If you have a credit report (and most of us do), there's a good chance that you were one of the estimated 143 million Americans affected by the recent data breach at Equifax, one of the three largest American credit agencies. If you have been affected, it's important to be proactive to protect your credit and identity now.
Submitted by RiverTree Advisors, LLC on August 2nd, 2017
You may have heard in the news that on June 9th, the Department of Labor issued new rules, which are expected to significantly impact how people save for retirement. The main goal of the DOL’s ruling is to protect investors from biased retirement advice.
Submitted by RiverTree Advisors, LLC on June 13th, 2017
Every other day we hear about online security breaches experienced by major companies, from Yahoo to JP Morgan Chase, and even the IRS. Because we rely so heavily on the Internet to conduct financial transactions and manage our accounts, we can expect these events to continue. In fact, reported data breaches in 2016 increased 40% from 2015, with over 1000 instances disclosed.
Submitted by RiverTree Advisors, LLC on May 16th, 2017
For most people, it can be difficult to find the time and resources to build and manage their wealth confidently, let alone enjoy managing the minute details of their finances. It can be even harder to know how to integrate your financial circumstances and life goals into a financial plan and stay on track for the long-term.
Submitted by RiverTree Advisors, LLC on March 27th, 2017
By Ted Rich
When I was growing up, baseball was important in my life. I loved playing the game and the camaraderie of the team effort. After playing throughout high school and college, I ended up in the minor leagues. But when my career came to an abrupt end, I knew it was time to find another profession.
Submitted by RiverTree Advisors, LLC on February 27th, 2017
A little over a year ago, the S&P 500 was trading down over 14% from its November highs. The primary price trend was clearly down, global recession discussions were happening daily due to the collapse of oil prices, and investor feelings were decidedly pessimistic. A year later, conditions could hardly be more different.
Submitted by RiverTree Advisors, LLC on January 24th, 2017
A new Presidential Era began last Friday with Donald Trump's inauguration, and the stock market reaction was far more restrained than its response to his election. For weeks after the presidential election, we saw equity markets defy expectations and post significant gains. In fact, the Dow grew by over 1,500 points between November 8 and December 12.