Dean McCullar, CFP

06/24/2022

Bad is the new good apparently :)

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Summer is finally here, but 2022 is still shaping up to be one of the worst years for investors ever. That's the bad news, the good news is the year isn't over yet and here are three reasons the bulls shouldn't throw in the towel just yet.

06/16/2022

Is it time to panic now that the Bear Market is here? Probably not. Good article to calm the nerves.

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 It finally happened. On Monday the S&P 500 Index moved into a bear market, finally closing 20% beneath the January 3 high. Here are 7 things to know about bear (and bull) markets: Since World War II seven bull markets have officially doubled.

06/15/2022

All things must pass, but this experience will stay with me forever. Special thanks to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Columbia class of '22....best class ever, for this great adventure. I am incredibly lucky to meet and learn with some of the best leaders in Columbia. Hope to see you all soon!

06/10/2022

Seems like good news #

Thursday, June 9, 2022 Some high-profile earnings shortfalls and guidance reductions recently from companies such as Target, Walmart, Snap, Microsoft, and others have increased the market's concerns about overall corporate profits.

06/07/2022

Despite what you may hear....this seems to be the normal case for the year.

LPL Research explains why they think the economy is slowing but not shrinking.

06/02/2022

Amazon Splits Its Stock Next Week. Who's Next, and Why It Matters.

It could be a stock-split summer on Wall Street. Some of a flurry of recently announced splits are nearing completion, with potential consequences for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, while more may be on the way. Investors love stock splits because they provide the illusion of getting something fo...

05/26/2022

A good look at what happens after stocks enter a Bear Market.

Monday, May 23, 2022 "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein The S&P 500 Index was down more than 20% on an intraday basis on Friday, but managed a huge rally late to avoid closing down 20% and moving into an official bear market.

05/20/2022

Always good to review and see where to you stand.

Becoming financially fit requires maintaining foundational elements, including a budget, emergency fund, strong credit score, and retirement savings.

05/17/2022

I had a great time helping out Love Columbia and getting to show off my epic landscaping skills :)

Our employees volunteered to help landscape in front of Love Columbia

05/10/2022

You say the S&P 500 is at a 52 week low. I say it is about 16% off it's all time highs...and both are right. It's just a matter of perspective.