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Vote with Your Ballot, Not Your Life Savings

History shows us that regardless of which party occupies the White House (or has a majority in Congress), long-term investors have been rewarded for their patience and discipline.

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Small Business Resources from SBA
The Small Business Administration is offering help to small businesses in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. Please connect with your Baker Boyer Business Advisor if you have questions about accessing these resources.
UNION-BULLETIN: Baker Boyer Bank makes switch to digital and drive-through platforms
Baker Boyer Bank has switched to online, drive-through and telephone banking as the Walla Walla institution reaches the final stage of its emergency response plan.
BARRON'S: New Rules for Stretch IRAs and RMDs Have Raised Many Questions. Barron’s Found Answers.
The Secure Act was signed into law late last year, leaving retirement savers and retirees with little time to digest—and a lot of questions about—a host of new rules that are taking effect in 2020. Baker Boyer's Brian Bruggeman is quoted in this article in Barron's, who sought his expertise.
The Long-Term Power of Compounding: Understanding the Impact of Market Volatility on Retirement Investments
Compounding is a powerful force that causes growth-on-growth. While compounding can create problems in battling a new virus (such as COVID-19), it is the key to long-term financial growth as you plan for retirement.
Through Volatility and Viruses, We Are Prepared
Market volatility is always challenging, but thoughtful anticipation and planning has put Baker Boyer in a position to weather the current storm and maintain a strong footing when we emerge on the other side.
YAHOO! FINANCE: John Cunnison talks about the economic implications of the COVID-19
Wall Street caps off a turbulent week, and investors are growing increasingly concerned about the impact coronavirus might have moving forward. Our CIO John Cunnison joined Yahoo! Finance to discuss the latest market volatility and commented on whether or not we will see a recession
CHEDDAR NEWS: Wall Street's Wild Ride Continues (video)
John Cunnison, CIO, offered his take on Wall Street’s recent response to the coronavirus. John says the outbreak is likely going to be more economically impactful than people realize.
Video: Market Insights from John Cunnison, Chief Investment Officer
John Cunnison, VP and Chief Investment Officer at Baker Boyer, shares his thoughts on the potential economic impacts that the Coronavirus may have on the local and national economies.
U.S. NEWS: 9 of the Best 401(k) Funds for Millennials
Time is one of the key advantages for millennials who are saving for retirement. Born in the early 80s through the mid-90s, they can weather market volatility better than investors closer to retirement.
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MARKETWATCH: Planning for Retirement..at 59
I’m 59, and my husband and I earn $500,000 a year — but have credit card debt and nothing saved for retirement. What should we do?
Read on MarketWatch
Coronavirus and Your Investments
Predictably, stocks are down on COVID-19 news. At Baker Boyer, we build diversified portfolios for exactly these kinds of events. Our investment team has been reducing equity exposure in our standard portfolio model models for several years, as stock prices, particularly in the US, have climbed. We have been harvesting gains.
Coronavirus and Your Investments
Predictably, stocks are down on COVID-19 news. At Baker Boyer, we build diversified portfolios for exactly these kinds of events. Our investment team has been reducing equity exposure in our standard portfolio model models for several years, as stock prices, particularly in the US, have climbed. We have been harvesting gains.
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