Twelve points Blog

Earnings Begin to Show the Cracks in U.S. Equities
Intuitively, when a company beats earnings expectations, the share price should go up. Under performing expectations should see prices go down. And meeting expectations should keep prices relatively unchanged.

Finance Tips for Young Professionals
In this webinar we tackle the finance topics posing road blocks specifically to young professionals including debt, saving and house buying. We’ll look at debt from student loans, auto loans, and mortgages; savings plans with 401(k), Roth/traditional IRA, compound interest, and budgeting; and renting vs. purchasing property.

A Step by Step Guide to Building Your Budget
Technology has allowed individuals to easily keep track of their finances down to the last penny, but you don’t have to track down every dollar to make a simple and helpful budget. Whether it is in a notebook, a spreadsheet or using an app

Why Non-U.S. Equities Should Be a Core Part of Your Portfolio
The wealth management industry has become plagued by cookie cutter portfolios with a standard mix of 60% stocks and 40% bonds; the goal being to perform no better or worse than the guy next to you.

Make the Most of Your Investment Opportunities
Technology has enabled the retail investor to have access to dozens of different asset classes and financial products previously only available to investment professionals. The democratization of the financial markets through easy accessibility

Twelve Points & Community Servings Feed Those in Need
One of our core values at Twelve Points is to be helpful. We as a firm believe in giving back to our communities in numerous ways. Our colleagues Manny and Francesca work closely with Community Servings and brought the organization’s mission to our attention.