What’s moving the markets?
Reopening and resurgence. The U.S. is struggling with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in several states as the country reopens for business. Texas, Florida and Arizona are being hit especially hard,… …
What’s moving the markets?
The Fed is winning. The Federal Reserve’s unparalleled stimulus measures have, in essence, placed a floor under the markets barring any additional unexpected shocks to the system. Much of the stresses… …
What’s moving the markets?
Market vs. economy. The country seems to be in the thick of a tug-of-war battle as May approaches. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the largest dislocation of jobs, economic activity… …
COVID-19: Where we are and where we are headed
Unprecedented. A virtually nationwide lockdown to mitigate the ongoing spread of disease. The inability to be anywhere near one another for fear of transmitting the virus. The astronomically negative impact… …
What’s moving the markets?
Pandemic causes economic freefall. The markets are responding to the rippling effects caused by the continued spread of COVID-19. The broadening self-distancing and containment efforts of major global economies are having… …
The tipping point: When hiring a financial advisor makes sense (and when it doesn’t)
People often waver on when to hire a financial advisor. Culling through the plethora of general financial and investment advice on Google may do the trick for years. Chatting with… …
What’s moving the markets?
Coronavirus hits the globe. Covid-19, the Coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China is now spreading throughout the world. The continued uncertainty is starting to materially infect the global economic system. The… …
What’s moving the markets?
Phase One. Done. The United States and China finally came to an agreement in an attempt to de-escalate the ongoing trade war. The parameters of this Phase One deal? The U.S. hit… …
Retiring early: Five ways the dream could become a reality
Do you daydream about leaving your nine-to-five sooner rather than later in life? Retiring early is becoming an extremely common financial goal. People want the freedom and flexibility well before… …
4 reasons “time IN the market” wins over “timing the market”
Our thoughts on the whole “timing the market” approach? In the wise words of Paul Samuelson, “investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you… …