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The Right Track
Two recent new items caught my attention that illustrate environmental, social, and governance issues associated with business.
The Impact of Inflation
When the prices of goods and services increase over time, consumers can buy fewer of them with every dollar they have saved.
Retirement Confidence Improves for Workers, Declines for Retirees in Critical Areas
In its 28th annual Retirement Confidence Survey, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) discovered that 64% of today's workers feel very or somewhat confident in having enough money to retire comfortably, up from 60% in 2017.
Changing Market: Municipal Bonds After Tax Reform
The muni market stabilized through April 2018, but uncertainty remains.
Relative Performance of Flagship Equity Funds
A summary presentation highlighting key aspects of Dimensional's approach to investing.
A Look at Dimensional's Investment Portfolios
Provides a high-level snapshot of our product offerings for a broad audience.
2018 Mutual Fund Landscape
Dimensional has updated its Mutual Fund Landscape report through 2017. The analysis shows that a majority of fund managers evaluated failed to deliver benchmark-beating returns after costs.
Conference Call - Second Quarter Market Update
Leonard Golub, CFA & Todd Centurino, CFA of New Capital Management discuss the first quarter market results and their views on future projections.
Dimensional Fund Advisors - Putting Financial Science to Work for You
Dimensional is a global investment firm that has been serving investors for more than 35 years. Dimensional offers investment solutions across asset classes, including global equities, fixed income, and REITs.
New Medicare Cards Are Coming
If you receive Medicare, you will be getting a new Medicare card in the mail. Your new card will have a new Medicare Number that's unique to you.
Independence
New Capital is a truly independent financial advisory, that not only talks about diversification, but practices it in all areas of our business.
Trade Tactics: New Metals Tariffs Reflect U.S. Policy Shift
On March 8, 2018, President Trump imposed a global tariff of 25% on steel imports and 10% on aluminum imports.
IRS Releases Updated Form W-4 and Withholding Calculator
These updated tools can help you check your 2018 tax withholding to determine if it's still appropriate following passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017.
Federal Income Tax Returns Due for Most Individuals
The federal income tax filing deadline for most individuals is Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
There's Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2017
There's still time to make a regular IRA contribution for 2017! For most taxpayers, the contribution deadline for 2017 is April 17, 2018.
Evils That Never Happen
“How much pain have cost us the evils which have never happened.” In a time of greater market volatility, national political and geopolitical concerns, and technological change, it is natural to worry, and worry is often painful.
Correction Time: The Market Takes a Hit
After reaching all-time highs on January 26, 2018, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 went into a two-week slide.
Fiduciary Obligations and Down Markets
It cannot be emphasized enough: there is a world of difference between a broker and an advisor, even though much of the American investing public is aware of neither the distinction nor the difference.
Markets Turn Down
Markets have hit a rough patch to start February after a very strong recent period of performance. We are very lucky to have a wonderful client base that has been through many market downturns.