The Dow almost hit 20,000 but what else happened in 2016? Today I review which companies, sectors and asset classes achieved above market growth and which stayed flat or declined.  What will be the biggest stories in 2017? Could the increase in rates contribute to changes in real estate? What about underfunded pension plans or overseas cash being repatriated? Other topics include:

• Identity theft protection, life insurance, home and auto insurance among other insurance do's and do not's
• Americans are more focused on their financial planning, but are we planning far enough ahead?
• A listener asks if an S-Corp can help save on self-employment taxes
• 2017's month-by-month financial to-do list

 

 

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