In these uncertain economic times, it’s natural to have doubts about your financial future. But the one thing you should never have to doubt is the ethical commitment of your financial advisor.
For the past several months we’ve seen encouraging signs that the economy may be turning the corner. The stock market has experienced some welcomed gains, and home prices are stabilizing in many areas.
In these trying economic times, Americans have turned to the news media for the latest information and analysis. And the news media has turned to First Command. Print and broadcast journalists throughout the country have sought out members of the
To say that Americans have been spooked by the gloom and doom of economic reports is putting it lightly. The fact is most of us have at some point in our lives made a rash decision out of fear that we later regretted and many of us have put off
If you’re like many Americans, you probably take the time to see your doctor and dentist for regular checkups. Just as you keep up with your physical health, it’s also important to keep up with your financial well-being. This year began with an
Like many of today’s financial services companies, First Command has felt the impact of the economic downturn and precipitous drop in the stock market. But unlike many of these companies we have experienced a relatively smooth ride through this
As your personal and business assets grow, so does the importance of protecting them. If you are like most people, wills, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and trusts are topics you avoid. Yet, timely planning in these
What do we picture when we think of the American Dream? A land of plenty, a land of opportunity, a land where we are guaranteed the right to pursue our own happiness, and a land where, through hard work, we can provide a secure future for our
Contrary to popular stories, the 1929 stock market crash did not leave the streets of New York City strewn with the bodies of distraught investors who jumped from windows. Only a few individuals actually committed suicide. Nevertheless, there was
John F. Kennedy famously said that “victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan.” That historic quote has certainly proven true in today’s troubled economy. We’ve seen blame placed on many doorsteps. Lots of fingers have been