Midterm Madness and the Markets

Midterm Madness and the Markets

The highly debated midterm elections have come and gone. After the dust settled, Congress is split as the Democrats secured enough seats to flip the majority and retake the House while the Republicans added seats to their majority in the Senate. Let’s take a look...
Why we use individual bonds vs bond mutual funds

Why we use individual bonds vs bond mutual funds

One important note to distinguish us at Ables, Iannone, Moore & Associates from other firms is we use individual stocks and bonds. This helps us manage portfolios with tremendous flexibility, control and transparency. It also allows us to reduce costs. We believe...
How can I put money to work in these market conditions?

How can I put money to work in these market conditions?

This is literally a question we get asked all the time, regardless of the market environment.  It is understandable – not all portfolios are created equal regarding entry price and allocation – and people come to us at differing times with new money or cash positions...
Take advantage of the current market volatility

Take advantage of the current market volatility

Despite the stock market’s decline this year this is not the time to panic. Instead, take advantage of the markets. Here are a few thoughts that may be beneficial.Convert all or a portion of your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.IRA’s grow tax deferred, where Roth IRAs...
The Real Cost Of Owning A Mutual Fund

The Real Cost Of Owning A Mutual Fund

Thank you to my friend Randy Gipson who sent me this article from Forbes, Inc. I am reposting this as I think it provides excellent insight into the real costs of using funds versus utilizing individual stocks and bonds and it illustrates some of the many reasons we...