Economy

What Does a Rolling Recession Mean for Your Retirement?

What Is A Rolling Recession? You may have noticed that the economy after the pandemic has been very up and down. And while there has been talk of a possible recession for a few years now, we have yet to completely enter a recession. A recession is traditionally defined as a consistent, widespread downturn in [...]

By |2023-07-11T19:03:22-04:00March 20th, 2023|Economy, Stock Market|

3 Factors to Know for Rising Interest Rate Conditions

The 2022 economy has broken multiple records, first, with the highest inflation rate in 40 years, and now, the highest federal reserve interest rates since 2008.[1] In efforts to curb raging inflation, the US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates six times in 2022, reaching a target of 3.75% in November.[2] This rise in the [...]

By |2023-07-11T19:13:11-04:00December 12th, 2022|Economy, Federal Reserve, Financial Planning|

The History of Inflation is Older Than you Think

Inflation has occurred in many different societies throughout history. We think of inflation as a modern economic concept, but in reality, it predates modern history and has been a prevalent part of societies since the first nations and urban areas emerged. Ancient Rome When silver was used as the currency in Rome, the government would collect [...]

By |2023-07-11T19:30:56-04:00September 9th, 2022|Economy|

Inflation Finds its Way to Your Wallet

There’s no doubt that people have been feeling the effects of inflation on their wallets. Everything from food to gas to home repair products seems to be increasing every day. Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, is taking inflation very seriously, raising interest rates to combat the explosion of inflation. And although the moves have made [...]

By |2023-07-11T19:35:19-04:00July 25th, 2022|Economy, Financial Planning|

What NOT to Spend on During Inflation

Are you feeling shocked at how expensive your regular expenses are? Well, you’re not alone. Many Americans are feeling the burn as the price of daily goods increases due to stimulus checks and supply chain shortages. As the economy gets back on its feet after the COVID-19 lockdowns, inflation will likely stick around. However, inflation [...]

By |2023-07-11T19:35:39-04:00July 15th, 2022|Economy, Financial Planning|

Charisse Rivers Discusses the Impact of Inflation on Investing on 97.3 WSKY News Talk Radio’s Bob Rose Show

With sky-rocketing inflation and gas prices soaring, what do you need to know when it comes to your savings and investments? Charisse Rivers, CEO of Zinnia Wealth Management, was recently interviewed on the Bob Rose Show on 97.3 WSKY News Talk Radio to discuss the importance of building income and protection strategies in today's climate [...]

By |2022-06-24T11:03:06-04:00June 24th, 2022|Economy, Investment Strategies|

Inflation Presents Unique Risks – Know How You’ll Respond

If your weekly grocery bill is noticeably higher or you can’t believe how expensive gas is, you’re not alone. Inflation is at 40-year highs,[1] and a recent poll found that 52% of Americans said the most important issue facing the country is inflation.[2] It’s significant that so many Americans recognized inflation as a major threat [...]

By |2023-07-12T09:14:12-04:00June 13th, 2022|Economy, Federal Reserve, Stock Market|

You Can’t Stop Inflation, But You Can Prepare

Did you ever hear your parents or grandparents talk about how much less everything used to cost? They weren’t exaggerating - in 1960, a gallon of conventional whole milk was 31 cents, and today it’s $3.77 on average.[1] A few dollars might not seem like much, but that’s a 1,116% increase. You’ve likely noticed higher [...]

By |2022-05-23T14:09:31-04:00May 23rd, 2022|Economy, Federal Reserve, Financial Planning|
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