Sterling Articles

2021 Off to a Fast Start
Making a change to your portfolio should be driven by sound analysis, not an emotional response to current events.

2020 IRA Deadlines Are Approaching
April 15, 2021 is the deadline for making annual contributions to a traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and certain other retirement accounts.

Building a Healthy Financial Foundation
Here are 6 necessary building blocks for a healthy financial foundation.

Markets & Marriage
The stock market, much like a marriage, has days of ups and downs. Here is why having a solid financial plan is important.
Sterling Newsletters

The Point – April 2020
In this issue:
• Focusing on the Good
• Michael attends RPM Recharge Conference
• 43rd International Watermedia Exhibition – Sponsor
• Erich Kelley Birthday

The Point – March 2020
In this issue:
• Michael finishes 50 mile endurance race
• Inspire Film Festival
• Day of Service
• Nicole Celebrates 2 Years
Sterling Commentary
Weekly
January 18, 2021
In this week’s recap: Mixed news elicits a mixed reaction from the markets; incoming Biden Administration outlines stimulus plan.Weekly Market Commentary |Presented by Sterling Total Wealth Solutions |January 18, 2021THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Markets drifted lower last...
January 11, 2021
In this week’s recap: Despite continued COVID-19 woes and unrest in Washington D.C., the stock market starts 2021 on a high.Weekly Market Commentary |Presented by Sterling Total Wealth Solutions |January 11, 2021THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Shrugging off COVID-19...
Monthly
January 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks closed the year with a solid rally, fueled by the rollout of multiple COVID-19 vaccines and the signing of a new fiscal relief bill. Monthly Economic UpdateMonthly Economic Update | Presented by Sterling Total Wealth Solutions | January...
December 2020
In this month’s recap: Stock prices powered higher and energized investors thanks to a month-long succession of positive news events. Monthly Economic UpdateMonthly Economic Update | Presented by Sterling Total Wealth Solutions | December 2020 U.S. Markets Stock...
Quarterly
Quarter 4 – 2020
In this Q4 recap: the appearance of two COVID-19 vaccines gives businesses and consumers hope and lifts stocks; U.S. lawmakers approve a second financial stimulus; European negotiators sign off on a post-Brexit trade deal. Quarterly Economic UpdateA review of...
Quarter 3 – 2020
In this Q3 recap: stocks post further 2020 gains as the economy bounces back and the Federal Reserve announces a shift in its approach to inflation. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q3 2020 | Presented by Sterling Total Wealth Solutions THE QUARTER IN BRIEF The...
Market Reviews
Quarter 4 – 2019
Fourth Quarter 2019: This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also...
Quarter 3 – 2019
In this Q3 recap: the U.S. and China intensify their trade dispute, but agree to negotiate again, the Federal Reserve cuts short-term interest rates once more, and stocks ride through some volatility to end the summer higher.Quarterly Economic...