Financial Markets: 1st Quarter 2016 Allgen’s Market Commentary 4th Quarter Review 2015 was a year with increased volatility which caused a lot of fear in the minds of investors. The S&P 500 had it’s the lowest return since 2008 and a diversified portfolio...
The Markets Take a Breather – Remember to Stay the Course Market returns were disappointing in 2015 with most benchmarks being slightly negative. This was due to a weak December. To make matters worse, 2016 started off alarmingly negative. The S&P 500...
Toning Up Your Financial Plan This Year When exercising to “tone up” your muscle, you are creating a stronger, more firm muscle. We’re aiming for the same concept when talking about toning up your finances. Toning up a financial plan entails 1) breaking down...
How to Stop Gaining Debt “New Year, New Me” is what we tend to hear around this time of year. It’s time to let go of all of last year’s bad habits and replace them with good ones. This year Allgen is on a mission— on a mission to get you financially fit! via GIPHY...
5 Easy Steps to Getting Your Budget in Shape The start of the New Year represents a clean slate for many of us. It’s a second chance to learn from our mistakes, and regain control. When you are in control of your money you gain peace of mind, security, and...