How Much Does It Cost To Be Santa?

1. The Suit   A high-quality Santa suit – and we’re presuming you want to be a great-looking Santa – will run between $800 – $1200[i]. But that’s just the suit – the boots with the thick leather belt are going to cost another $200 – $400. Some experts...

It’s The End Of May – What About “Sell In May, Go Away”?

The old investment adage “Sell In May, Go Away” may have originated with an old English saying “Sell in May and go away, and come back on St. Leger’s Day.” At that time, British business owners, bankers, and aristocrats would flee London for beach residences during...

Visualize the Entire Global Economy in One Chart

  Visualize the Entire Global Economy in One Chart President Trump announced a landmark new trade agreement replacing NAFTA, a deal that he thinks will pour “cash and jobs” into the US economy. This visualization highlights exactly how big the U.S. economy is...

Tax Planning For Charitable Contributions in 2018

At this point in the year, most people over 70½ years old know what their 2018 required minimum distribution (RMD) will be. Before you or someone you know starts taking that RMD, make sure to consider the new tax law that went into effect this year. The new tax law...