Happy Days Are Here Again…

What a difference a couple of years made — from challenging times in Europe to the plummet in domestic home values to unemployment approaching double digits. The economic recovery in the U.S. may have been slow, but it has hardly been nonexistent.

As we gaze into the crystal ball for 2014, the typical signs and leading economic indicators look good. The following reports and insights by industry analysts and experts definitely offer an air of optimism. And it’s about time. Enjoy.

[CLICK HERE to read the article, “Q1 2014 Update: Seven Key Takeaways,” at Fidelity Investments, Jan. 10, 2014.]

[CLICK HERE to read the article, “Keep Optimistic and Carry On,” at Guggenheim Partners, Jan. 15, 2014.]

[CLICK HERE to read the monthly letter, “Improving Growth, Low Inflation and Favorable Markets,” at Merrill Lynch CIO Reports, December 2013.]

[CLICK HERE to read the article, “The Case for Optimism,” at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 2014.]

[CLICK HERE to read the report, “Squeezing out More Juice,” at BlackRock, December 2013.]

[CLICK HERE to read the report, “Outlook 2014,” at Oppenheimer Funds, Dec. 9, 2013.]

[CLICK HERE to read the report, “On the Markets,” at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, January 2014.]

[CLICK HERE to read the report, “Outlook 2014,” at BNY Mellon, Nov. 7, 2013.]

[CLICK HERE to read the report, “2014 Economic and Market Outlook,” at Wells Fargo Advisors, December 2013.]

Has there been a tangible difference in your financial life since the Great Recession? Do you breathe a little easier, open up your wallet a little more often in support of economic growth, of course — knowing the country is on a path to more prosperous times?

If your yesterday was blue, we hope your today is brighter. We’d like to help you take advantage of this uptick on the financial and economic landscape. After all, the plans you make today will help determine what your future holds — since we all know what a difference a couple of years make. And the difference is you. Please contact us if we can help.

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These articles are being provided for informational purposes only. While we believe this information to be correct, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information included.

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