Sep 16, 2024 | Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Risk Management
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions remain a focal point for markets. While the timing and size of rate cuts are the subject of debate, why the central bank is cutting rates and how the full rate cut cycle might play out are far more important. This is...
Sep 3, 2024 | Investing, Investment Planning, Markets
As everyone settles into their post-Labor Day routines, it’s a good time for investors to reflect on markets and review their financial plans for the rest of the year. August began with the sharpest market declines in two years, but major indices have rebounded with...
Aug 12, 2024 | Investing, Investment Planning, Markets
Financial markets have felt more fragile recently with investors concerned about the economy, the possibility that the Fed may be behind on cutting rates, and some disappointing tech earnings. Ironically, despite the market volatility last week, major indices were...
Feb 14, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management
The S&P 500 index recently closed above 5,000 and set a new all-time high, less than three years after it first crossed the 4,000 mark. While some are understandably nervous any time the market is near record levels, investors also tend to grow more bullish as the...
