Today’s inflationary economy is putting the spotlight on an all-too-common issue: families often live at the very edge of their financial means. One unexpected expense can be all it takes to tip the household budget scales. As we have all learned over the past few years, there will always be external factors that impact our Read More
The housing market is a sector of the U.S. economy that affects everyone. We all need a place to live. Whether you are a homeowner, a renter, or someone currently caught in the middle, what is going on in the housing world is likely shaping your financial plans. It may be putting the squeeze on Read More
The markets rebound. The markets have finally had a good month, as the previous two were quite ugly. The rebound we have been experiencing can likely be traced to the hopes of a Fed pivot away from rising interest rates by year end. A narrative is taking hold that inflation may have finally peaked, leaving Read More
Federal Reserve and interest rates. A hawkish mentality has entrenched itself amongst the powers that be at the Federal Reserve. The commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other Fed officials (i.e. continued big rate hikes to deal with inflation) may be laying it on a bit thick. In reality, they may be overselling their Read More
Jerome Powell resets expectations. When Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium, he let the world know that inflation is the Fed’s number one concern. He went so far as to explicitly state that the remedy to address inflation will lead to “some pain to households and businesses.” The comments did not Read More
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 any economist. Jay Powell and Co. are certainly showing they are going to address inflation now, with a 0.75 percentage point rate raise this week Read More
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 last thing you probably want to be thinking about is what’s going to happen once you’re gone. Understand that making tough estate planning decisions now Read More
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 Reserve responds with higher rates and tighter policy. The result is market volatility as investors act on conflicting forecasts of an impending recession or easing of Read More
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 and keep you moving in the right direction in life. But one day, the roles will likely be reversed. If you will be the primary Read More
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, sometimes stressful, and often just a pain in general. But in the end, it’s almost always well worth the effort. Decluttering your financial life Read More
