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October provided equity investors with the best month in nearly 20 years. In percentage terms, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained 9.54%, NASDAQ rose 11.14% and the S&P 500 closed up 10.77% from September1. While November typically is the “sweet spot” for technical minded investors (the S

Enacted in 2010, The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) purpose is to combat tax evasion by holding investments in offshore accounts. It imposes a new annual reporting requirement for US Tax Payers holding foreign assets.

Last week markets fell as investors assessed the news and political efforts to stabilize the world economies. Among the headlines, the Federal Reserve released a statement in which they committed $400 billion to buying longer-term Treasuries. This reinforces their commitment to keeping long-term int

September marks the time of year when students pack up their book bags and return to the classroom… and when tuition payments are due. The costs of attending college have risen significantly over the years and a major source of funding is provided in the form of student loans. The nation’s student l

[https://yourreason.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Art-Laffer-Taxation1-300x173.jpg]http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000039206August 23, 2011 - Arthur Laffer, Ph.D., founder and chairman of Laffer Associates and economic advisor to 1st Global, was interviewed today on CNBC along with Marshall S

San Diego, California, August 12, 2011 - Late last Friday Standard & Poors issued a historic downgrade of U.S. Debt from AAA to AA+. This unprecedented step has triggered immense debate and concern. It has also precipitated dramatic volatility in stock markets around the world.

San Diego, California, August 5, 2011 - Volatility in the Stock Market has generated anxiety and concern among investors, which you may be feeling as well. The impasse for raising the US Debt Ceiling along with mixed consumer sentiment, slow domestic economic performance, and global concerns have co