Oct 3, 2025 | Business Owner Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management, Tax Planning
Investors experience market swings as a normal part of investing, and this year has been no exception. While market declines – such as the tariff-driven sell-off – can be uncomfortable, they also create opportunities to invest at more attractive...
Sep 24, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning
The famous investing principle “don’t fight the Fed” was coined in the 1970s but has only grown in significance. The idea is simple: the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions can have important effects on markets and the economy, so...
Sep 19, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management
The famous investing principle “don’t fight the Fed” was coined in the 1970s but has only grown in significance. The idea is simple: the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions can have important effects on markets and the economy, so...
Sep 9, 2025 | Business Owner Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Tax Planning
The stock market climbed to new all-time highs in August, while bonds also contributed positively to portfolios. This occurred despite continued uncertainty around tariffs, Fed independence, and technology stocks. The month began with U.S. tariffs going into effect...
Aug 26, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s recent speech at the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole conference, which has been covered extensively in the media, reinforced that an interest rate cut in September is likely. Powell emphasized that while there is uncertainty around...
Jul 18, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Retirement Income Planning
Social Security, one of the most important government programs for retirees, has evolved over its 90-year history. As the aging population grows, so too do concerns about whether Americans will be able to rely on benefits in retirement. While Social Security is...
