What’s moving the markets?
Interest rate hikes. The Fed is showing its biggest concern in the short run is fighting inflation. Understandable, as the prospect of continued uncontrolled price increases would strike fear in most… …
How to successfully prep your estate for your loved ones – Part 1
You’re busy trying to soak up all that life has to offer. You want to spend quality time with your family and friends. You want to travel the world. The… …
What’s moving the markets?
Inflation and interest rates. The majority of the market movements these days are being driven by a single topic: inflation. Inflation keeps cruising at near double-digit rates, as the Federal… …
Caring for aging parents: How to financially plan ahead
It may be difficult to imagine your parents needing to lean on you for help as they get older. They have always been the ones to give you a hand… …
What’s moving the markets?
Inflation. Inflation continues to push itself to the top of the list of the market moving forces these days. Everyone (myself included) is parsing any and all data regarding the… …
Six steps to decluttering your financial life
Do you know that feeling when you finally clean out a closet, toss basement-dwelling boxes, or organize a messy attic? Phew! It’s done. Ridding yourself of clutter is time consuming,… …
What’s moving the markets?
Federal Reserve. Rhetoric from relevant minds at the Federal Reserve escalated over the past month. Many important decision makers at the Fed have expressly stated that a half percentage point increase… …
Reality check: Homeownership
Ah, homeownership. There’s so much to think about. First, a few things to keep in mind: This isn’t an anti-homeownership post. In fact, buying a house can be an excellent… …
What’s moving the markets?
War in Ukraine. The continued conflict in Ukraine remains the dominant headline moving the market. We expect companies in the energy and agricultural sectors to remain in high demand given… …
Heads up retirees: Recent RMD changes to consider as you head into your golden years
It’s been a long time coming. The federal government has made substantial changes to the rules governing retirement account withdrawals, known as RMDs. As Americans are generally living longer and… …