Mark P. Cowdell, CFP Blog

Stock Market Crossroads

Stock Market Crossroads

With the markets in a recent freefall when should an investor get back into stocks? While no one can predict the exact bottom there are some key indicators that might help. Today the Relative Strength Index for the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell back into the 30's....

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Time to Invest

Time to Invest

The best time to invest is when others are selling and the markets are oversold. Today the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped below its 200 day moving average. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 are trading below their respective 50 day moving averages. This suggest an...

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Buy on Dips

Buy on Dips

Buy on Dips We bought back into the markets today for many of our clients; now holding about 75% in the market and 25% in cash. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 44.89 for the Dow. Markets could pull back a bit more; that is the reason for 25% left in cash....

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Today is Tax Freedom Day

Today is Tax Freedom Day

It has finally arrived Tax Freedom Day 2015. This is the day when the nation as a whole has earned enough Monty to pay its total tax bill for the year. In 2015, Americans will pay a whopping 3.28 trillion in federal taxes and 1.57 trillion in state and local taxes,...

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Tax Day Once Again

Tax Day Once Again

Are you feeling extra charitable today? Don't you just love our tax system? So easy, so simple, no forms to fill out and you always feel like you are getting your money's worth sending it to competent politicians in Washington DC. It is comforting to know that they...

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Stock Market Volatility

Stock Market Volatility

The stock market is up one day and down the next. How should investors respond to so much volatility? The old adage buy low sell high is as true as ever. With the markets near all-time highs keeping your eye on your investments and knowing when to sell or take profits...

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