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Investing at Every Age
How to Invest at Every Age Investing is often seen as a tool reserved for the financially savvy or the wealthy elite. However, the truth is that investing is a crucial aspect of personal finance that everyone should engage in, regardless of age or financial status. In...
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Retirement Travel: Budgeting and planning for travel adventures during retirement.
You’ve been working for years, maybe decades, and there hasn’t been all that much time for travel. Retirement will bring a new level of time freedom and leisure, and you may be eager to explore the world in a way you have not yet been able to do. Don’t leave the...
November Market Commentary: Powell on Rate Cuts: Nope.
October Recap and November Outlook The Federal Reserve's November meeting went as the market expected: no change in rates. What wasn't expected was the October and early November rollercoaster of bond yields. And by rollercoaster, think Kingda Ka. The ten-year U.S....
Fall Financial Cleaning: 9 Tips for reviewing and refreshing your financial goals and strategies
How often do you review and refresh your financial goals and strategies? Planning your finances during the Fall before the busy holiday season will help reduce the risk of blowing over money due to increased spending. Going into the holidays with a financial plan also...
October Market Commentary: A New Era for the Economy Creates Uncertainty
September Recap and October Outlook The outcome of the Fed's meeting in September was to hold rates at the current level. It has been described as a "hawkish pause," and the Fed was clear in post-meeting remarks and statements that one more increase is still possible...
Late Career Financial Adjustments: Financial steps to consider in the final years before retirement
As you approach the exciting chapter of retirement, envision days filled with relaxation, newfound freedoms, and a break from your daily routine. While this transition promises a world of adventure, it's important to set the stage for a smooth and secure retirement by...
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...
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...