The third quarter of 2009 showed positive economic growth for the first time in over a year. Gross Domestic Product was reported to have increased 3.5% in the quarter ending September 30th. However, most of the reported “growth” could be attributed to government stimulus. It is estimated the “Cash for Clunkers” program contributed to approximately…
We are again walking to defeat ALS this year and invite anyone who is interested to join us. The Kansas City Walk to Defeat ALS is on October 17 at Overland Park’s Corporate Woods. We participate on the Fox Fighters team in honor of Sue Fox. Sign in for the event begins at 9 a.m. and the…
Almost 80 years ago, after the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing depression, Congress enacted the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. The 1933 Act required companies to provide better information to investors. It was meant to prohibit misrepresentation and fraud (can…
Boyer & Corporon Wealth Management Chief Executive Officer Mindy Corporon has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Johnson County. The Foundation’s mission is to improve the community’s quality of life by increasing charitable giving, connecting donors to needs they care about and providing leadership on critical community issues. Corporon,…
The stock market enjoyed another positive month, rallying over 7% during July. It has increased over 40% since the market bottom on March 9th. Interestingly enough, it is still down over 35% from the market peak in October, 2007. This illustrates how important it is to avoid the investing “torpedoes”. When your investments decline by…
