Market Watch

February 09, 2012 @ 09:28 AM

Nasdaq Composite 2,925.05+ 9.19
S&P 500 1,353.42+ 3.46

[ Markets | Charts | Quotes | Portfolio ]


Market data delayed per exchange rules.
All quotes are in US Eastern Time (EST).
© eSignal. A division of
Interactive Data Corporation. (NYSE:IDC)
All rights reserved.
  • Text Size: A A A
Pillar Group DBA Logo

Strategies for Wealth Management

Pillar Group is a team of financial professionals affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC who are distinguished strategists for protecting and preserving wealth for high-net-worth families and businesses.

 
Our team of professionals has more than thirty-four years of combined client-focused financial experience. Since its inception, Pillar Group has utilized a comprehensive planning and implementation process to help clients and their advisors make informed decisions.
 
Pillar Group strives to provide the highest level of planning services available by helping client's identify and prioritize their goals, offering strategic advice specific to our client's needs, and implementing the strategies that work best for them. Additionally, Pillar Group has created a superior service, support, and relationship platform where the client is always the center of attention.
 
 
We can help you in the following areas: 
  • Financial Planning
  • Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation Strategies
  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Continuation & Planning
  • Investment Planning & Asset Management
  • Group Medical & Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Care*
  • Disability*
  • 401(K)

*Underwritten by third party insurance companies 

Newsletters

HOT TOPIC: European News Causes Market Mood Swings

In recent weeks, the yields on Italian bonds spiked to more than 7%, suggesting the sovereign debt crisis was spreading to a much larger economy and eluding the European Union’s efforts to contain it. The U.S. stock and bond markets have responded to the headlines coming out of Europe. This article explores the role of political risk in U.S. financial market volatility.

Managing Cash When Interest Rates Are Low

It's generally a good idea to keep three to six months of income in an emergency fund, but where should cash be kept when interest rates are low? This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and money market funds.

Tax Law Keeps S Corporations Attractive

S corporations are more common than C corporations and partnerships, perhaps because they are not subject to the corporate tax. Instead, profits and losses flow directly to shareholders, who are currently taxed at lower individual income tax rates. Read why reorganizing as an S corporation may be a smart move.

Insurance for Two Could Benefit Your Heirs

Survivorship life insurance offers a way to help a couple's heirs pay estate taxes, probate costs, and other final expenses — and could be especially important after 2012 when the federal estate tax is scheduled to be significantly higher. Even if the estate tax doesn't apply to an estate, the insurance proceeds could benefit heirs or a favorite charity.

More Newsletters →

Calculators

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

More Calculators →
backforward