Don’t be worried! Have a plan.

Is market uncertainty making you worried? Check out what Doug English, CFP® has to say about what you can do to ease your anxiety.

In Case of Emergency: Essential Documents to Take with You

Hurricanes, fires, storm surges and other emergencies may make it necessary for you to evacuate your home. First and foremost, the priority in an emergency should be the safety of you and your family. Tracking down important documents (like insurance policies) shouldn’t delay leaving quickly and safely. Ideally, you should have important documents already gathered […]

A Fed Rate Cut and the Economy

This summer has been interesting. Thus far, temperatures have been at a maximum for much of the country, while typical summer storms have been at a minimum. A parallel can be drawn for the financial markets: Major stock indexes are hovering near record levels, while other asset classes like bonds and gold have also participated […]

Doug English on NPR: Are Stocks Peaking Again?

2019 has been an exceptional year for the stock market, but what’s next? Doug English, CFP® discusses his thoughts on this past year and what might be next for the economy. Click the link below to listen to the replay. [link_button link=”https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/post/are-stocks-peaking-again” size=”large” color=”#0D4F8B” align=”left”]LISTEN TO THE REPLAY [/link_button] “We have been surprised and delighted […]

Longest Economic Expansion Ever

Happy Birthday, United States of America! As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, U.S. leadership on the world stage remains in focus. We received good news on the global trade front from the recent G20 Summit in Japan. President Trump and China’s President Xi agreed to a trade truce, clearing the way for the two nations […]

ACT Advisors Summer Newsletter 2019

Our summer newsletter is here! In this issue: Wes Johnson answers your questions on Creating a Solid Financial Plan Clients in the News: South Carolina Federal Credit Union Awards $50,000 in Scholarships Client Spotlight: Clemson Paw Partners to the Rescue Click here to download the newsletter.

Wes Johnson on NPR: Creating a Solid Financial Plan

In today’s age of widespread and available information, Wes Johnson, CFP® says he continues to be amazed at the misconceptions and mistakes he uncovers regarding a financial plan. Click the link below to listen to the replay. [link_button link=”https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/post/creating-solid-financial-plan” size=”large” color=”#0D4F8B” align=”left”]LISTEN TO THE REPLAY [/link_button] “A full-fledged financial plan will take into account all […]

ACT Advisors Spring Newsletter 2019

Our spring newsletter is here! In this issue: Bull Market Reaches 10 Years  Developing Productive Citizens in the 21st Century Protect Yourself from Tax Season Fraud Click here to download the newsletter. Preview (opens in a new window)

Signals We See in Q1 2019 Results

April brings showers, baseball, and historically, the best month of the year for the S&P 500 Index (for the last 20 years). On top of that, the S&P 500 had its best first quarter since 1998, and in March we celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the current bull market. Although the U.S. economy hit a […]