Mar 6, 2025 | Business Owner Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets
Trade headlines continue to weigh on markets as new tariffs go into effect. President Trump recently confirmed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, dashing hopes of more extensions or last-minute deals. Additional tariffs are expected in the coming months, including...
Feb 24, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets
Recent market swings have highlighted a gap between how investors feel and how markets have performed. As the famous Warren Buffett quote suggests, it has often been wise to be “fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” While this can...
Feb 13, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Tax Planning
Albert Einstein reportedly once told his accountant, “the hardest thing in the world to understand is income taxes.” This observation from the Nobel Prize-winning physicist remains relevant today, as our tax system has only grown more complex in the...
Feb 13, 2025 | Business Owner Planning, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management
Market cycles are a natural part of investing, but deep drawdowns can have a lasting impact on portfolio growth—especially for retirees and those nearing retirement. Understanding the historical patterns of market declines and recoveries is crucial for managing risk...
Jan 15, 2025 | Investing, Investment Planning, Markets
The stock market has struggled in recent weeks as concerns have grown around interest rates, market valuations, the direction of the economy, and more. Since the market peak on December 6 last year, the S&P 500 has pulled back 4.3% while the 10-year Treasury yield...
Dec 10, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Retirement Income Planning
Just like the famous writer Balzac once said, “our worst misfortunes never happen, and most miseries lie in anticipation.” This perfectly describes what happened in 2024. Many people worried about the economy crashing, the stock market falling, and...
