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The Power of Compound Interest: How Your Money Can Multiply Itself
Imagine a small seed that you plant in your backyard. You water it diligently and tend to it with care. As time passes, that seed grows into a magnificent tree, providing shade, beauty, and possibly even fruit. Now, let's apply this concept of growth to your finances...
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September Market Commentary – A Raft of Reassuring Data – or Not?
August Recap and September Outlook For most of the summer, increasingly positive data releases fed into the market’s upbeat view of the economy. This seemed to contradict the consistent messaging from the Federal Reserve that it isn’t done raising rates and inflation...
Understanding Income Taxes
You’re likely familiar with the term “income tax” - whether from filing your own taxes or keeping up to date on the news. Taxes are an integral part of our economy, and every citizen has to pay them. Despite the prevalence of taxes in modern day society, many people...
How to protect yourself and your assets against inflation
Inflation can erode the purchasing power of your money over time, making it crucial to take proactive steps to protect yourself and your assets. Some actionable strategies for safeguarding your financial well-being include investing in inflation-resistant assets and...
August Market Commentary – The Sunny Side of the Street?
July Recap and August Outlook Data releases in July told a story of a stronger-than-expected economy, with headline CPI falling and the labor market remaining robust. The doom-and-gloom scenario of an all-but-inevitable recession seemed to be replaced by something...
July Market Commentary – The Fed Takes a Micro-Holiday
June Recap and July Outlook The Fed finally hit “pause” on interest rate increases in June after fifteen months and ten consecutive rate hikes. The “dot-plot” indicated that Fed officials think two further increases may be necessary in 2023, and it’s become clear that...
How To Open a High-Interest Bank Account
Opening a savings account is typically a great idea. Money in a savings account can be used for an emergency, a large purchase, a down payment, unexpected expenses, or even a rainy day. Savings accounts are different from checking accounts because the purpose is to...
Questions You Should Ask Your Financial Advisor
There are some important questions you should ask financial advisors to ensure they're the right fit for you. Firstly, you should ask your financial advisor about their experience and qualifications. Find out how long they have been in the industry, what their...
Choosing the Right Retirement Plan Contributions: Pre-Tax, Roth, or After-Tax?
If your employer-sponsored 457(b), 403(b), or 401(k) plan offers Pre-tax or Roth contributions, which should you choose? How do you know which one might be appropriate for your needs? Let's break down the differences and highlight key features of each. Pre-Tax: For...
June Market Commentary – A Hot Labor Market Complicates the Fed’s Timeline
May Recap and June Outlook The debt ceiling negotiations dominated headlines throughout the month. By month end, the deal was hammered out and on its way through Congress to end up on the president's desk before "X-Date" when the Treasury ran out of money. The...
