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CIA in the Press – Credit Downgrade

Posted on August 28, 2011April 25, 2016 by Capital Investment Advisors

The S&P’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating has stirred up a lot of controversy over the past several weeks. Wes Moss speaks out in an interview with 11 Alive News about what to expect as we move forward. Watch the Video

The Economics Behind The Trade Fight With China

Posted on August 9, 2018

While it’s difficult to leave politics at the door when talking about tariffs and the trade fight with China, I… Read More

Is Active Or Passive Investing Best? You May Be Surprised

Posted on July 23, 2018

It’s hard to believe, but we’re more than halfway through 2018. So far, it’s been a year of market ups… Read More

Born Before 1954? Consider the “Spousal Save”

Posted on July 21, 2018

As Capital Investment Advisor’s resident Social Security specialist, I spend a fair amount of time helping people with their benefits… Read More

2018 Second Quarter Market Recap

Posted on July 13, 2018

All In All, An Okay Quarter Despite Some Continued Choppiness After an unnerving first quarter which saw a 10%+… Read More

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Wes Moss Featured on How Stuff Works – How To Negotiate A Medical Bill

Posted on July 12, 2018

Sky-high deductibles, co-pays, and overall health care costs leave many patients wondering if there’s any wiggle room to be had with often… Read More

What Does Your Stock GPS Say?

Posted on July 10, 2018

If you’re looking for a benchmark time to review and revise your long- and short-term investment strategy, midyear is a… Read More

How The Trump Tariffs Could Affect Our High-Flying Economy And Stock Market

Posted on June 27, 2018August 7, 2018

As we close out the second quarter of 2018, we wanted to address a common question we’ve been getting from… Read More

How To Head Into Retirement With No Mortgage

Posted on June 25, 2018July 17, 2018

“Should we pay off our mortgage before we retire?” This is among the most common questions I get from clients… Read More

How To Create A Solid And Comprehensive Estate Plan

Posted on June 13, 2018

Over a century ago, Ambrose Bierce wrote, “Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” Some… Read More

Wes Moss Featured In Bottom Line Inc’s Blog – 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Retiring Early

Posted on June 11, 2018June 13, 2018

It’s no accident that age 65 remains a popular retirement age. By that point, most retirees will have become eligible… Read More

What’s Really Going On In The World: Misperceptions About Global Demographics And Economic Trends

Posted on June 11, 2018

It’s interesting how we tend to get stuck in a negative outlook on the world. This is not a criticism… Read More

8 Habits Of People Who Become Millionaires