Friday, January 8, 2021
Happy New Year! 2020 ended with a stimulus bill in place to provide $600 checks and longer unemployment insurance ($300/week), among other features. 2021 began with an unprecedented week of chaotic news. The stock market, however,...
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Tomorrow will certainly be brighter, since the winter solstice has passed, and with it, the darkest day of the year. From here out, daylight hours will get progressively longer until the summer solstice on June 21. In today’s...
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Friday, December 4, 2020
Market update for December 4th, 2020 Estimated reading time: 3½ minutes Bright lights shine in the night this month, as we approach the shortest day of the year and the holidays give us a change of pace. Cinnabon sound good...
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Monday, November 23, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving week! Today’s Thanksgiving health advice that made us laugh (masked, of course): Speak softly with your family members and guests, if you’re having any, because that’s less likely to spread virus...
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Friday, November 13, 2020
Good evening! The stock market is closing with a welcome gain of 2% for the S&P 500 for this week. Tonight we start with a story that draws on experts in Canada and other places where creating cheer in a cold dark winter is an art...
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Friday, November 6, 2020
Welcome to the other side of election day! We still don’t have the results yet, due to five states that have not finished counting absentee/military/overseas ballots. Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Nevada and Arizona...
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Friday, October 30, 2020
Happy Halloween! It’s the perfect pandemic holiday, where the strangers coming to your door are already wearing masks, and they look adorable doing it! This is also the last weekend of voting before the election ends on Tuesday,...
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Friday, October 23, 2020
As Halloween approaches, many people are wondering how they will manage the winter ahead, so we start our news today with a link about what people are doing that makes them happy in retirement - with many ideas that can be done in our...
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Friday, October 16, 2020
We are sharing just a brief update on the economy and market here this week, and you will receive the quarterly newsletter that will arrive in your home via old fashioned U.S. Mail in the next few days. The quarterly newsletter has...
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Friday, October 9, 2020
The fall colors are peaking and the mornings are colder. This week we discuss the whiplash in the daily news, and when bad news is seen as a positive (jobless claims). We are in the land of upside down, it seems, until the election is...
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Friday, October 2, 2020
September is historically a gloomier month for the markets, and this year was no exception. However, our report today includes some good news (consumer confidence) and a list of where you can travel if you are ready to get away! First...
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Friday, September 25, 2020
The life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice, are atop our thoughts as she is laid to rest today. "Our nation has lost a justice of historic stature," Chief Justice John Roberts said. "We at the Supreme Court have...
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Friday, September 18, 2020
While it is now officially fall sweater season in the Midwest, we know many people are working through the smoke and fires on the west coast and the terrible hurricane losses in the south. Please let us know if there is anything at all...
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Friday, September 11, 2020
We close this week with some quick reminders, some economic indicators, a roller coaster ride, some startling statistics, and Congress still deadlocked on a stimulus bill. As always, please feel free to forward this information to...
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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
P&G has decided to move its next Long-Term Incentive Program (LTIP) award grant up from February to October, so you get to choose again if you'll take stock options or as RSUs. We’re here to help with that decision.
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Friday, September 4, 2020
It is time for our long-cherished Labor Day weekend! For most people it now signals the end of summer and maybe an opportunity to host a socially-distanced barbecue. See the history and photos of this holiday here: National Geographic...
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Friday, August 28, 2020
How are you finding ways to connect with others during the pandemic? We’re feeling energized after our entire team got together for the first time in over five months on Tuesday at a socially-distanced (with masks) offsite...
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Starting September 1, refinancing a mortgage owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac will cost an extra $500 on every $100k of mortgage value (a 0.5%* fee). We recommend those of you already in the refinance process try to complete it as...
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Friday, August 7, 2020
It is finally a lovely day in Cincinnati, but we know the weather where you live is smoky (California), very stormy (east coast), and very hot (Utah)! Wishing everyone a very good weekend, wherever you are! There were a few pieces of...
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As July comes to a close, we saw a big week for economic data. It has become clear that the broad economy is slowing down since the resurgence of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths since mid-June.. Tech continues to be a...
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Thursday, June 25, 2020
Happy Friday! We’ll be available to you for normal business through Thursday next week but will not be sending a Friday email due to the Independence Day holiday. We hope you have a fun and safe long holiday weekend and we will...
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Friday, June 19, 2020
Happy Friday, and we wish you a joyous Juneteenth—a chance to celebrate the emancipation of the country’s last slaves in Texas and a day to reflect on our country’s continuing journey towards justice and equality for...
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Friday, May 29, 2020
As we close a memorable month of May, the country hit a sad pandemic milestone: More than one hundred thousand people have died from illness caused by the virus, four months after the first known case of COVID-19 in the United States....
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Friday, May 22, 2020
Dear CP client, Summer unofficially begins this weekend with Memorial Day! This year brings fewer public pool outings and more walks or picnics in small groups, as we honor those who have served this country. Phase II of lockdowns...
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Friday, May 8, 2020
Happy Friday! The COVID-19 pandemic has been compared by some to being in a state of war. This war has certainly been challenging, but we continue to fight every day for your best interests. Today we celebrate the anniversary of...
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Friday, May 1, 2020
Dear CP client, Happy Friday! The month of May has arrived, and many unknowns remain with the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting global economy. All-the-while, we continue to send our best wishes and support to each of you and your...
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Friday, April 24, 2020
Dear CP client, Happy Friday! We hope everyone had a great week and experienced some of the improving spring weather across the country. We’re outlining this week’s market update from the two different sides of the...
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Friday, April 17, 2020
Happy Friday! We hope that everyone continues to stay safe and well, finding ways to remain positive and engaged during this time of physical isolation. The Clear Perspectives team continues to work hard to support our clients and...
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Friday, April 10, 2020
Not to miss in this newsletter: The best estimate (via picture) of what the economic recovery from the pandemic will look like; How the markets performed in the first quarter (it was good until it wasn't); Meet our new hire, Notre Dame...
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Happy Friday, clients! We all faced this pandemic together this week, settling into new routines and taking care of ourselves and our families. Many unknowns still remain in the coming weeks, and we will keep you informed with...
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Friday, April 3, 2020
To our clients who are small business owners, As a sole proprietor or small business owner there are some pieces of the legislation that may apply to your business. We encourage you to talk to your CPA or tax adviser to understand if...
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Saturday, March 28, 2020
March 27, 2020 Happy Friday! These are challenging and uncertain times but we want to share a message of confidence and belief in better days to come. For now, we hope that everyone remains safe and well and that you are able to find...
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