We know the market is good at dealing with geopolitical concerns and so far Q1 2018 the S&P 500 is posting blowout earnings. Are trade negotiations even having an effect on the market?

So far 2018 Q1 is an absolute blow out quarter with blended earnings hitting 24.9%, but PE ratios (which have been north of 17) are now at 16.5%. Why isn’t the market trading at 20x earnings when the S&P is resulting in 24% earnings growth? Is it all due to tax cuts and financial engineering? Other topics include:

• Various signs of a recession
• Making your money last till age 100
• Saving to buy a house –Should you use this penalty-free Roth strategy?
• Healthcare costs in retirement
• Save on your capital gain taxes by gifting to a dying relative???

 

 

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