Market Watch

January 27, 2012 @ 02:14 PM

Nasdaq Composite 2,811.16+ 5.88
S&P 500 1,315.15- 3.28
S&P Mid-Cap 400 941.72+ 4.20
10 Year Treasury Note 1.90- 0.04

[ Markets | Charts | Quotes | Portfolio ]


Market data delayed per exchange rules.
All quotes are in US Eastern Time (EST).
© eSignal. A division of
Interactive Data Corporation. (NYSE:IDC)
All rights reserved.

  • Text Size: A A A
Powell Financial - Rob Powell, Bert Powell & Shawn Crumley DBA Logo

Values-Based Financial Planning - Asset Accumulation and Preservation

 

At Powell Financial we forge long-term, mutually beneficial relationships by listening to your goals, educating you on alternatives, and coordinating with your other advisors.  Our full service implementation seeks to save you time and we monitor and review your financial products to help keep you on course.  Because change is constant we will continue to help you adapt to inevitable and unpredictable changes in your life.  Our goal is to help you efficiently accumulate, protect and transfer family wealth.

 

 

Newsletters

The Financial State of the States

Many state and local governments have struggled with lower tax receipts and large budget deficits — during and after the recession. This article offers a closer look at the financial pressures facing the states and how the methods used to address budget shortfalls could ultimately serve as a drag on the national economy.

New Opportunity Under the Federal Gift Tax

The 2010 Tax Relief Act raised the lifetime gift-tax exclusion to $5 million. This means it could be a good time to make the most of tax-free gift transfers. If so, it's important to understand the annual and lifetime gift exemption limits, as well as which gifts might not be subject to them.

HOT TOPIC: European News Causes Market Mood Swings

In recent weeks, the yields on Italian bonds spiked to more than 7%, suggesting the sovereign debt crisis was spreading to a much larger economy and eluding the European Union’s efforts to contain it. The U.S. stock and bond markets have responded to the headlines coming out of Europe. This article explores the role of political risk in U.S. financial market volatility.

Understanding the Appeal of Mutual Funds for High-Income Households

Mutual fund ownership increases directly with household income. In fact, 81% of households with incomes of $200,000 or more own mutual funds. What is it about mutual funds that attracts affluent investors?

More Newsletters →

Calculators

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Life Insurance (AXA version)

How Much Money Will Your Loved Ones Need When You Die?

More Calculators →