What’s moving the markets?
Federal Reserve walking a tightrope. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell continues his reassurances that the punch bowl will not be removed yet. While he has indicated his inflation criteria have been… …
What’s moving the markets?
Infrastructure deal. The bipartisan infrastructure deal has successfully made its way through the initial stages of legislating. Now comes the hard part – amending and securing a final successful vote in… …
Renting vs. homeowning: The right financial move for me?
Homeownership has long been viewed as a major component of the American Dream, complete with the image of a quaint house, white picket fence and a friendly neighborhood. Renting tends… …
What’s moving the markets?
Infrastructure deal. The bipartisan infrastructure deal has come out and is already in jeopardy of failing. The $1 trillion plan has caused much handwringing and negotiating between Republicans and Democrats… …
Carpe diem: Keeping our celebratory spending urges in check
After more than a year of pandemic chaos, Americans are well on their way to getting back out into the world. Letting loose, seeing old friends, taking big trips, living… …
What’s moving the markets?
Q1 earnings recap. Now that 95% of the S&P 500 have reported 1st quarter earnings, it’s clear that corporate America is well on its way to a historically strong recovery. Not only… …
What’s moving the markets?
Earnings, earnings, earnings. Earnings expectations were high heading into this reporting season, and companies have not disappointed. Year-over-year comparable earnings were easy to beat but uncertainty still lingered. The markets… …
Risk vs. reward: Finding your comfort level as an investor
People tend to harbor this notion that investing is all about stock picking, industry monitoring, and company analysis. What is so often left out is the human emotion side, which… …
What’s moving the markets?
Interest rates march higher. Rates have continued their upward climb through March, a trend leading to sustained volatility in investment markets. Investors keep adjusting their portfolios to account for the rising rate… …
What’s moving the markets?
Moving on up. Rates that is. Rates are on the rise. While not the end of the world, this shift has certainly reintroduced volatility into the investment market. Everyone is… …