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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Today, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the 9th time to combat inflation amidst banking turmoil. If you have a portfolio, here's 3 Key Take-a-ways you kneed to know.

Thursday, March 2, 2023

In this article, we examine the investment approach of Cicero, the renowned Roman philosopher and statesman. We discuss how his investment strategies are still relevant today and provide insights for modern-day investors.

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Early indications suggest the U.S. economy is performing well this year, following solid growth with a slight dip in late 2022. The Commerce Department revealed that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in the...

Monday, February 20, 2023

Maximizing Your Retirement Savings: Don't Miss Out on 401(k) Benefits Are you concerned about your retirement savings during a possible recession? Discover why enrolling in your employer's 401(k) plan is critical to achieving long-term...

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

What you should know: The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to control inflation and maintain a restrictive monetary policy stance, with the benchmark federal-funds rate rising from near zero to a range between 4.5% and 4.75%.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

What you need to know: Although stocks are off to a good start in 2023 and the economy being strong in Q4, it takes more than just a few good weeks and a few solid economic reports to determine the end of a bear market.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

ESG Investing may prioritize social or climate agendas over the best interests of investors, putting their financial goals at risk. In November or 2022, President Biden created a rule that would allow for fund managers to decide that ESG wa

Friday, January 27, 2023

What you should know: GDP growth in Q4 2022 was 2.9%, slightly lower than Q3's 3.2%. Increases in private inventory investment, consumer spending, and government spending helped drive growth, while decreases in residential fixed investment

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Investing can be a daunting task, and with so many books on the subject, it can be hard to know which ones are worth reading. However, there are a few books that stand out as being particularly valuable for serious investors. In this...

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Risk tolerance is a key factor to consider when building and managing an investment portfolio. It refers to an individual's ability and willingness to take on risk in pursuit of potential returns. Understanding your risk tolerance is...

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Recessions have been a part of economic history for centuries. The earliest recorded recession occurred during the Roman Empire in AD 37-41, when Emperor Caligula's extravagant spending and subsequent economic policies led to inflation...

Saturday, January 21, 2023

One of the key considerations during a bear market is to focus on investments that provide a steady stream of income, such as dividends. Dividend-paying stocks can provide a source of income during a bear market, helping to mitigate the imp

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

What does the bond market know that the Fed isn’t telling us?Fed officials recently have said that short-term rates will need to climb to over 5 percent to bring inflation under control. But in the table below, you can see that...

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

You've been putting off reviewing your investment portfolio for months, maybe even years. You know you should, but you keep telling yourself that the market will turn around soon and you'll be able to recoup your losses. Well, it's...

Monday, December 12, 2022

There is a wide dispersion of forecasts among industry watchers in assessing the job market, interest rates, and the possibility of an economic recession—and therefore how these factors will affect housing markets & your overall portfolio.

Monday, June 27, 2022

This weeks update with insights and observations to help you make sense of the market. Sign up for the weekly market insights news letter.

Thursday, June 2, 2022

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

The number one question I’m hearing this week is, “When are we going to see the stock market reach a low point?” In spite of recent volatility, my answer remains the same: rather than timing the markets, focus on time...

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

When markets cycle lower like they have been lately, perspective is critical. If you’re not connected to someone with experience, it can be easy to miss the big picture. If you zoom out a bit in history, most investors haven't...

Monday, April 4, 2022

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

You’ve worked hard and you’ve saved money away in your companies 401(k) but now you’ve moved on. Maybe you retired or just changed jobs. Either way, it’s important to know what your options are.

Thursday, January 6, 2022