The next time you’re in the market for a pricy bit of nostalgic sporting history and the wife grumbles something about “boys and their toys,” take to her a sports memorabilia store or auction and suggest she hush up. Read more
INVESTING IN ANTIQUES
We’ve all heard the stories. An old table dug out of Grandma’s attic that was once used to hold the mail in the front hallway is brought to an appraiser and valued at something in the six figures. The media gets hold of the story and plays it up, and we wonder if there’s a way to forecast whether a reasonably priced antique will realize an increase in value that’s worthy of a segment on “Antiques Roadshow.” Read more
Financial Factoids: Up-to-date info on retirement saving options
Just after tax time is the perfect time for you to review your retirement plans and investment portfolio. First and foremost, review the contributions you make to your company’s retirement plan and be sure to defer enough salary to qualify for the full company match. Also, the contribution limits on 401(k), 403(b) and SIMPLE IRA Plans have increased by $500. Read more
Getting a Great Ride From Your Investments
Any financial planner anywhere will tell you how important a diversified portfolio is to ensure long-term gains. Until recently, the Dow was seemingly on a constant upswing, making stocks more tempting than ever. But triple-digit daily losses and dot-com busts do happen and will certainly happen again. To what extent, no one can say. Read more
