TheLiveBigWay® Digest – Is the Stock Market Expensive?

Short Take: Is the Stock Market Expensive?

Ever since the Dow crossed the 20,000 mark, we’ve been hearing from various quarters that the party is, most assuredly, over. As we noted at the time (Market Note: Dow 20,000), that milestone is just a number. That said, it can be difficult to ignore the flood of suggestions that things may be getting frothy. So where can we find a better predictor of future returns? Let’s take a look at the average Yeske Buie portfolio and explore whether or not the question “Is the stock market expensive?” is the question you should be asking.

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Don’t Fall for the Imposter 

Have you noticed an increase of unknown numbers calling you over the past year? You’re not alone. According to the Federal Trade Commission, complaints of imposter scams are on the rise (while identity theft is on the decline). Being aware of what you might encounter is the best defense – read on and arm yourself with the knowledge of current imposter scam trends.

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Register Now for Our Special Event

Clients, colleagues, friends, and family of Yeske Buie are cordially invited to join our team for a special event at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner on Wednesday, May 17^th at 6:00pm. The event will be a social gathering featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks, complimentary valet parking, great conversation, and a special guest speaker, Apollo Lupescu, PhD of Yeske Buie’s strategic partner, Dimensional Fund Advisors. Dr. Lupescu, Dimensional’s most popular speaker and “Secretary of Explaining Stuff”, will present at 7:00pm on The Evolution of Investing. Click this link to register today and visit our website for more event details.

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Reserve Your Seat on Our Web-Connected “Flight” Around the World!

On Wednesday, April 19^th, we want to take you on a tour Around the World in 60 Minutes, sharing our interpretation and analysis of economic conditions in the US and around the world. Our web-connected “flight” will depart at 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET and, over the course of the hour, we will discuss the economic ramifications of political developments in Europe and Asia, the outlook for the US and international stock markets and implications for your portfolio, and tax and regulatory changes that will impact your finances. To reserve your seat on our flight, simply click this link and enter your name. Please also feel free to share this link with anyone you know who may be interested in joining us.

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Tax Day: April 18^th, 2017

This year, Tax Day will be observed on April 18^th. No, this is not a typo! As was the case last year, you will have a few extra days to file your 2016 Federal and State tax returns due to the observed holiday, Emancipation Day, a government holiday in Washington, D.C. After April 18^th, we will send an email request to ask for a copy of your completed 2016 return, as we do every year. The information provided in your tax return helps us to best serve you throughout the year as we perform tax related analysis. If your return is completed in advance of the deadline, feel free to send the documents to us using any of the methods described here.