Non-stop fiscal cliff negotiations (and media coverage) at year-end finally resulted in a last minute fiscal package by Congress that adds some certainty for investors on tax rates in the coming year. Spending issues were not addressed, but instead postponed…
The financial media is filled with year-end dire warnings of catastrophic consequences of the U.S. economy falling over the “fiscal cliff”. Could this really happen? It could, but probably not. We and most market watchers are hopeful for a last…
As you are gathering information for your 2011 tax return remember that we don’t need all of your information to get a good start on your return. If you are waiting for just a few items, please send in your…
Just a quick note to keep you informed on what All Star Financial is thinking about the world we live in these days. Actually let"s take the last 10 business days in review: The United States lost its AAA rating.…
Minnesota’s shutdown and the current negotiations in Washington, D.C. surrounding the debt ceiling have been capturing the national and market headlines in recent weeks. They highlight the potential risks of a “policy error” that could severely impact the markets. A…
The dog days of summer are over, kids are going back to school, but the economy and the stock market still seem stuck, up just slightly since Memorial Day. Interest rates are low, inflation is lower, and stocks are cheap…