Nov 22, 2024 | Investing, Investment Planning, Markets
The national debt is quickly approaching $36 trillion, according to the U.S. Treasury, a fact that has fueled concerns among investors and economists. This means that the federal debt has nearly quadrupled since before the 2008 global financial crisis, and has grown...
Nov 12, 2024 | Investing, Investment Planning, Markets
Following the recent election, financial markets have quickly shifted focus to what comes next. While stocks and cryptocurrencies have jumped higher, it’s important to look beyond short-term market moves and maintain a balanced, long-term approach to investing....
Nov 5, 2024 | Investing, Investment Planning, Markets
An important yet counterintuitive issue for investors is that long-term interest rates have risen in recent weeks despite the Fed’s latest cuts. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, for instance, has jumped from a low of 3.62% to as high as 4.38%. This is due to strong...
Oct 30, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Markets
With just days to go until the presidential election on November 5, polls suggest it will be a close race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Both candidates are campaigning hard in swing states, and investors may be worried about...
Oct 23, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Retirement Income Planning
For those in or approaching retirement age, there is nothing more important than building a portfolio that can support a long, fulfilling retirement. Given the difficult inflationary conditions of the past few years, the risk that worries most retirees continues to be...
Oct 15, 2024 | Investing, Investment Planning, Markets
Although markets have performed well this year, some investors may be nervous about upcoming events such as the presidential election, the Fed’s next rate decision, and the state of the economy. Along with the uncertainty of the past few years, it’s no wonder that...
