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...
Jul 9, 2025 | Business Owner Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Tax Planning
After months of negotiations, a new tax and spending bill was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on July 4. This new budget is far-reaching, including making many parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, raising state and local tax...
Jul 7, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning
The second quarter of 2025 showcased both the resilience of financial markets and their sensitivity to policy uncertainty. From the White House’s tariff announcements in April to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran in June, investors faced many...
