Financial Strategies for young families
Financial Strategies for young familiesBy Paul Ellis, CIMA | Ellis Wealth Management | Republished by Lynnwood Times The hardest part is getting started. Even though more than half of U.S. households have some form of investment in the stock market, many new parents may still find that creating a financial strategy is the last thing […]
A Stock Market Lesson to Remember
Confidence can quickly erode, but it can also quickly emerge. Provided by Paul Ellis, CIMA® Undeniably, spring 2020 has tried the patience of investors. An 11-year bull market ended. Key economic indicators went haywire. Household confidence was shaken. The Standard & Poor’s 500, the equity benchmark often used as shorthand for the broad […]
Money Matters: The Federal Reserve’s unprecedented moves
By Paul Ellis | Ellis Wealth Management In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every state in America is under some sort of stay-at-home order. This unprecedented time has also led many businesses, large and small, to downsize or close up shop entirely. In response to the drastic impact that COVID-19 has had on global […]
Money Matters – Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets: What’s the difference? What do these terms mean for you?
By Paul Ellis | Ellis Wealth Management The COVID-19 outbreak has put tremendous pressure on stock prices, prompting some investors to blindly and indiscriminately sell positions at a time when the entire market is trending lower. Worried investors believe “this time it’s different.” When the market drops, some investors lose perspective that downtrends – and […]
Money Matters: As the news cycle moves from impeachment to COVID-19 to the primaries – what’s next?
By Paul Ellis, CIMA® | Ellis Wealth Management In recent weeks, we’ve seen several major stories in the news. On the political front, in addition to the arrival of the presidential election through the 2020 caucuses and primaries, we have just experienced the third presidential impeachment in American history. In international news, the latest coronavirus […]
Money Matters: 2019 IRA deadlines are approaching
PAUL ELLIS | Last Updated February 6, 2020. Financially, many of us associate April with taxes – but we should also associate April with important IRA deadlines. April 1, 2020 is the deadline to take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from certain individual retirement accounts. A new federal law must be noted here. The Setting […]
The Frustrations of Poor Customer Service: Why the Personal Connection Matters
In today’s hyper-connected world, businesses often tout their commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence. Yet, many customers frequently encounter frustrations that paint a very different picture. From endless phone menus to automated responses that fail to address individual concerns, the modern customer service experience can sometimes feel like an obstacle course designed to test […]
World Youth Orchestra and El Mariachi del Noroeste concert
Come and celebrate with us, the end of our 2023-2024 artistic season! There will be snacks, music, dancing and lots of friends. We will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The World Youth Orchestra and El Mariachi del Noroeste will be in charge of the musical part. We will have the extraordinary […]
Snohomish County, Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2023—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, and like usual, filing week was full of surprises. From a father-son duo vying for Snohomish City Council to entire races in five cities and two school districts uncontested, this election season is going to be a game of strategy, wit, and […]
Gregerson kicks off her Welcome Back campaign
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 30, 2021 – Mayor Jennifer Gregerson hosted her mayoral campaign welcome back soiree on July 29, overlooking the gorgeous Harbor Pointe Golf course where many met on a hot summer day to show their support. In attendance was Everett mayor Cassie Franklin and City Council candidates Tim Ellis and Carolyn Carlson. Jennifer […]
