I hope this note finds you and your families healthy and safe.
This past month we have experienced nothing like we ever have before, nor could have imagined. We have a global health crisis that has turned into a global recession bringing the economy to a halt. As a result, over the past few...
Taxes
The relief options listed below are automatically provided. Filers do not need to take any additional steps to qualify. Exclusions can still be filed for those wishing to extend beyond the relief deadlines to October 15, 2020. Each state has the option to set their own relief policies to...
For this week’s update, we wanted to share a summary view of the Economic Impact Payments and the CARE’s act and how you may benefit. The final law does cover both retirees and Self-Employed Independent Contractors as well as W-2 wage earners. As always, please feel free to call or write with any...
Over the past twelve months, we have devoted a significant amount of energy and resources to upgrading our technology solutions. One of the silver linings to this virus is that we have been able to test “real time” our ability to work remotely and I am proud to share how seamless it has been. Our...
Keep Calm and Remember We Have a Plan
As the headlines remain frightening, I would like to provide you with some calm, straightforward thoughts regarding our money.
We have done everything right. By this, I mean:
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We are long-term investors.
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We believe in embracing your true risk...
A client called today to share a message she saw that summed up how she felt: “Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands”.
This is the perfect slogan for me to express how we at DTIM are reacting to the current equity market declines. Although we have been prepared for a pullback since October of 2018, -12%...
The year 2019 was exciting and unusual for the markets as all asset classes finished positive for the year. Stocks surged, despite slowing growth and lower profits, ending the year up 29%. Interest rates fell causing the bond market to rally (when interest rates go down, prices go up) and finish...
The past 3 months have been very busy at DTIM! First, we are excited to introduce Jennifer Workman to our team as our new Operations Specialist. Jennifer will be the first voice you hear when you call, will handle your funding requests and will support all our back-office needs. Jennifer comes with...
This past June, the Fed surprised the markets by changing its outlook from a neutral stance on the economy to a more cautious and dovish stance. Otherwise stated, they are contemplating lowering interest rates again. The result of this outlook change caused the S&P 500 to re-visit all-time highs. ...
The first quarter of 2019 will be remembered as one of the quickest recovery periods for stocks in recent times and will have erased most of the losses that occurred at the end of 2018. While we would never snub gains, we do continue to hold our cautious outlook on the market. There are both...