Pinkerton Wealth Management compiles articles that cover topics such as: investment wisdom, life insurance, annuities, recession, social security and many others. These articles are updated periodically.
How Will the Change in Political Leadership Impact the Market? (January 2009) With the Presidential election over, speculation of how the electoral votes would add up has given way to debates on whether the multiple government-sponsored bailouts will be enough to rescue our faltering economy. |
Tax Tips for A Recession (January 2009) After President-elect Obama takes office, many experts expect an eventual increase in capital gains and income tax rates for high net worth individuals |
Economy Bad, But Could be Worse (December 2008) How are you feeling about the current market conditions? |
Panicky Investors Hurt Themselves in the Long Run (December 2008) While those people liquidating their portfolios, there are other investors who are happy to buy. |
Dynamics of Energy Usage is Changing (November 2008) The world of energy is undergoing dramatic change. |
Engaged? Time to Talk Money (November 2008) If you’re ready to begin wedding planning, it’s important to remember that while your engagement is your first step toward sharing a life together, it’s also the beginning of sharing your finances with someone else. |
Credit Rating Agencies Failed Us (October 2008) The financial industry is getting a wake-up call for a change. |
Act Now to Avoid Surprises at Retirement (October 2008) With the future always clouded by uncertainty, planning for retirement is difficult. |
If Your Debt’s Getting Scary, These Five Steps Can Help You Dig Out (September 2008) For many of us, credit cards have become a little too convenient. In fact, many Americans spend 1.25 times what they make in a year, trapping them in an ever-widening spiral of massive debt. |
Can’t Make a Budget Work? Try Filling Your Buckets (July 2008) Sometimes the financial strategies that work the best are a little bit offbeat, even fun. |
| Life Insurance Primer (April 2008) Whether you want to replace your income for your family in the event you should die young or help preserve an inheritance for your heirs, life insurance can serve as the cornerstone of a sound financial plan. |
| ‘Immediate Annuity' Offers Comfort, But Has Risks (March 2008) How much of your retirement nest egg can you afford to spend each year without running the risk of outliving your savings? |
| Are You a Victim or An Opportunist? (February 2008) How do you mentally process a bear market...as a victim or opportunist? |


