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Three Things You Didn’t Know About 529 College Saving Plans
Some people don’t use, or aren’t aware of, what a 529 plan is — the 529 college savings plan is used to pay for higher education, which is anything above a high school diploma. If you, or your children plan on gaining a higher education, it may be beneficial to look into what a 529…
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Newsletter: In the Markets – Week-Ending February 24th
Newsletter: In the Markets – Week-Ending February 24th Crystal Brook Advisors We Make Financial Planning Crystal Clear™ United States: Total billings fell into contraction territory in January, but the weak 70 reading follows a surge in December. The 6.1 drop in January, from 55.6 in December, was the largest since September 2008. We suspect the plunge…
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In the Markets – Week-Ending February 17th
Newsletter: In the Markets – Week-Ending February 17th Crystal Brook Advisors We Make Financial Planning Crystal Clear™ United States: American investors decreased their holdings of foreign assets by $1.1 billion, marking 11 out of the past 12 months of being net sellers. (1) The Federal Reserve’s January Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey pointed to a modest…
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In the Markets – Week-Ending February 10th
Newsletter: In the Markets – Week-Ending February 10th Crystal Brook Advisors We Make Financial Planning Crystal Clear™ United States: Total construction spending fell 0.2 percent in December as the 1.7 percent decline in the public sector weighed on growth. Overall residential construction rose a modest 0.4 percent, while nonresidential construction outlays slipped 0.7 percent on…
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Saving Hacks for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you may be beginning to brainstorm date possibilities and gifts ideas for your loved one. However, according to a recent study, the average person celebrating Valentine’s Day in the U.S. spends $180 on this special day. However, Millennial men ages 18-34 spend over double this amount with an average…
