How Tax Policy Affects the Stock Market

Apr 9, 2024 | Markets

As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Taxes are no one’s favorite topic but their importance cannot be overstated. Tax policy affects every aspect of our financial lives including how much of our paychecks,...

How Residential and Commercial Real Estate Impact Markets

Mar 27, 2024 | Markets

With major stock market indices hovering around all-time highs, some investors continue to worry about the state of the economy. While trends around inflation and jobs have been positive, putting the Fed in a position to cut rates later this year, there are still many...

How Presidential Elections Affect the Stock Market

Mar 11, 2024 | Markets

With the presidential election season heating up, there will no doubt be a flurry of daily headlines between now and election day on November 5. A rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump seems inevitable with Trump currently leading many presidential polls among...

How Consumer Spending Supports the Economy and Markets

Feb 21, 2024 | Markets

Consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy, constituting over two-thirds of our nearly $28 trillion GDP. When consumers spend money on everyday goods and services, and make large one-time purchases, it not only helps to spur economic growth but is also a...

The Cycle of Fear, Greed, and Shrinking Returns

Aug 2, 2023 | Markets

$100 is on the table, and you have a choice. You can choose to receive $50 or flip a coin. If you choose the coin toss and get heads, you get $100. If it’s tails, you get nothing. What do you do? If you’re like most folks, you’re probably going to take the $50. It’s a...