Despite some interesting headlines and cross currents, markets generally traded in a tight band. Small Cap Stocks and MLPs led to the upside while International stocks turned in the weakest performance.

We hope you are enjoying this lovely summer weather. In this newsletter, we update you on the goings on around Sandy Cove, review the markets at this halfway point and highlight the differences and advantages between a Roth 401(k) and a Traditional 401(k).

Deirdre spoke at Fidelity’s Inside Track conference about recruiting women coming back into the workforce.

We always enjoy compiling our list of books for your summer reading pleasure!