September, 2017 Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the nation, announced last week that it suffered a major cyber breach. The breach is currently estimated to affect … [Read more...]
Timely Topic – May 2017 – The Twists and Turns of Social Security
This all-important retirement income source is tricky, especially around times of transition. May, 2017 Social Security is complicated. This world of confusion stems from all the factors that … [Read more...]
What to do when you’ve been hacked
You've received the ominous message that your account has been compromised. Now what? Message: We have detected unusual activity on your account. Did you authorize this transaction? At first … [Read more...]
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Weekly Commentary by Dr. Scott Brown
Investment Strategies by Larry Adams
Timely Topic – March 2017 – Simple Tips for Securing Your Computer
Andy Zolper, Chief IT Security Officer, Raymond James, provides suggestions for how investors can improve their personal computer security. Investors increasingly use their personal computers … [Read more...]
Timely Topic – December 2016 – Rates on the Rise
At their December 14th meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee raised the federal funds target rate to between 0.50% and 0.75%. The 25 basis point increase was widely expected by financial market … [Read more...]
Timely Topic 2016 – Brexit Update
Last Thursday, the United Kingdom (U.K.) voted to leave the European Union (EU), in a somewhat surprising move. The markets’ immediate reaction was less surprising. Markets seemingly anticipated a … [Read more...]