Q1 Volatility – Surprising, but Not Shocking The first quarter of the new year has provided plenty of material for the financial news networks. It’s always jarring to wake up and hear about a crisis first thing in the morning. But as anyone who's … [Read more]
Silicon Valley Bank Failure — What it Means and What You Should Do
Most Americans were not familiar with Silicon Valley Bank until Wednesday of last week when the California-based bank announced that they were looking to raise several billion dollars to fund a shortfall in reserves. What ensued was a run on deposits … [Read more]
The Five Stages of a Career Change
Most people are familiar with the five stages of grief. It’s often referenced by mental health professionals, and unfortunately, many of us have experienced these stages firsthand. Virtually all major life events involve a similar pattern of … [Read more]
Sick of Everyone Telling You to Stay the Course? Read This.
Black Monday. The dot-com bubble. 9/11. The Financial Crisis. COVID-19. Whatever last year was. That covers about the last 30 years of market crashes. It’s an exhausting list. And as an investor, it’s exhausting to be told to stay the course. I get … [Read more]
How Secure Act 2.0 Will Change the Way You Save For Retirement
As part of the recently approved 1.7 trillion-dollar spending bill, Congress has approved a measure known as Secure Act 2.0. A supplement to the original Secure Act that passed at the end of 2019, this legislation creates new savings opportunities … [Read more]
Market Commentary January 2023
Happy New Year! For many, a new year brings positive thoughts and a sense of hope for the future. I tend to feel the same way. As difficult as 2022 was for so many, and as foreboding as the coming year may seem, I think there’s good reason to have … [Read more]
Market Commentary October 2022
Highlights: Inflation has hurt stock and bond returns this year. The Federal Reserve (“theFed”) is raising interest rates to fight inflation. Some of the best daily returns in the market happen next to the worst days. The more the stock … [Read more]
If We Enter a Recession, What Are the Implications?
These days, “recession” is by far the most frequently uttered word on financial news networks. It’s a term that evokes fear and loathing. But what defines an economic recession and what lay in its wake can cover a broad spectrum. It’s Not the Stock … [Read more]
The Government Just Forgave Billions in Student Loan Debt. Do You Qualify?
Last week, the White House announced a plan to forgive up to $20,000 of debt relief for borrowers who qualify. The move was met with both celebration and criticism. Those who agree with the president say that the cost of an education burdens too … [Read more]
Stop Spending Your HSA Dollars
When it comes to medical expenses, the amount we spend each year feels pretty out of our control. We can’t just choose to avoid sickness and injury. How we pay for these unpredictable expenses, however, is something we have a say in. Employers may … [Read more]
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