May 21, 2025 | Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Risk Management
Moody’s recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating marks an official end to the country’s top-tier debt status. Following Fitch’s downgrade in 2023 and Standard & Poor’s move in 2011, Moody’s decision to lower the rating from Aaa to Aa1...
May 19, 2025 | Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management
The cost of health care continues to climb with no signs of slowing down, making it one of the most significant expenses in retirement. A 65-year-old retiring today could spend approximately $165,000 on health care throughout retirement, according to recent estimates...
Apr 23, 2025 | Investing, Investment Planning, Risk Management
Just like in the stock market, greater uncertainty has led to swings in the bond market. These moves, driven by tariffs and a dispute between the White House and the Fed, have pushed interest rates and bond yields higher. While short-term volatility can often lead to...
Apr 2, 2025 | Investing, Investment Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management
Federal Reserve policy has been a key driver of markets over the past few years. It’s not surprising to investors that changes in policy direction have resulted in market swings, most notably in 2022 when the Fed began to hike rates, and again last year when investors...
Mar 18, 2025 | Markets, Risk Management
Concerns over the economy have intensified, leading to a challenging investment environment. The S&P 500 briefly fell into correction territory recently (a decline of 10% or more), while the Nasdaq and major technology stocks have led the downturn. In times like...
Mar 3, 2025 | Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management
Monthly Market Update – February 2025 February was a volatile month for stocks. Tech continued the selloff that started in late December, with the Magnificent 7 falling 8.1% in the month. Tariffs and inflation fueled worries about growth as the new Trump...
