Aug
04
The Quiet Fall in Bond Yields
With all the attention given to inflation, stock prices, and job reports, it’s been easy to overlook the remarkable move in the bond market during the past few months.
Read moreJul
23
The Cryptocurrency Conundrum
Recently, you may have seen a number of major cryptocurrencies fall thanks to a continuing sell-off that began last week. In fact, over $250 billion was lost in the crypto market alone.
Read moreJul
16
The Fed Acknowledges Inflation
At its June meeting, the Federal Reserve confirmed what many of us have suspected for some time: prices are rising. In fact, prices are climbing faster than many expected. In response, the Fed raised its inflation expectation to 3.4%, up from its March projection of 2.4%, effectively raising its inflation expectation by 42%.
Read moreJul
16
Are You Ready for the Second Act of the S.E.C.U.R.E. Act?
Recently, you may have seen headlines regarding the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, also referred to as the second version of the SECURE Act, or SECURE Act 2.0.
Read moreJul
09
Oil Prices Hit Six-Year High
On July 6, oil prices reached a six-year high of $76.98 a barrel. This benchmark came as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies failed to reach an agreement regarding an increase in production.
Read moreJul
07
Half Time for 2021
Markets were mixed this week, with the S&P 500 reaching new all time highs. Economic data was mixed, but the most impactful news was a substantial increase in nonfarm payroll hiring, with the 850K June hiring surge coming in at approximately 17% over analyst expectations.
Read moreJul
02
A COLA with Your Social Security?
If there is a "silver lining" to all the inflation talk, it may be that Social Security benefits are expected to see a larger-than-normal increase in 2022.
Read moreJun
25
Summer Travel is Back!
One of the most anticipated comebacks of 2021 isn’t an athlete, rock star, or movie franchise. It’s summer travel, and it appears to be back with a vengeance.
Read moreJun
23
Still time to save on taxes: What to know about the July 15th tax deadline
It’s that time of the year again! Get the grill fired up because summer is officially here.
Read moreMay
20
Same warning, different solutions
Last weekend, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sat down for a 60 Minutes interview in an attempt to calm investors’ nerves.
Read moreMay
08
Back to the future: Prepping for uncharted territory
The future was looking bright. Many of us were wearing shades. That is, until the COVID-19 crisis came rolling in like a freight train. The longest bull market in history was fun while it lasted. But now we’re faced with a completely new reality. Coronavirus literally rocked our world, and it continues to rattle and shake the U.S. economy to its core.
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