Market Commentary October 2012

The equity markets finished a very strong quarter in September, erasing the losses of the second quarter, and more, pushing returns solidly into double-digit territory for the year. If the S&P 500 could hold its 16% gain through the next quarter, it would be the third best annual result of the past decade, and above […]

Is our retirement system broken?

Professor Teresa Ghilarducci has an opinion piece in the NY Times this week lambasting our evolving approach to retirement.  She has some good points. Our Ridiculous Approach to Retirement By TERESA GHILARDUCCI Published: July 21, 2012