Stock Market

Is Your IRA At Risk In This Market?

During bear markets, we must ask different questions about our money and our assets. It is no longer about which stocks will double over the next twelve months. Instead, it will likely be about how to preserve your portfolio value by investing in stable equities with a consistent yield or profitability to mitigate the risk [...]

By |2023-07-11T19:35:45-04:00July 11th, 2022|Investment Strategies, Stock Market|

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|

Why We Could See More Inflation and Market Volatility

As we saw during the COVID-19 pandemic, what happens somewhere halfway around the world can have a major impact on us. Now, the global economy faces new threats as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including spiking energy prices, inflation, and a volatile market. Know how you could be affected and what strategies you [...]

By |2022-03-21T13:41:50-04:00March 21st, 2022|Economy, Stock Market|

The Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Your Finances

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have major economic consequences around the world, including here in America.  After a tumultuous two years during the pandemic, the global economy faces new threats as a result of this conflict – spiking energy prices and inflation, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility. Our team of financial professionals constructs financial [...]

By |2022-02-28T23:02:37-05:00February 28th, 2022|Economy, Investment Strategies, Stock Market|

How Do You Handle a Volatile Market?

Now that you’re nearing retirement, the term “market volatility” might stir up different feelings than it did 30 years ago. Older workers and retirees understand that they have less time to make up for losses in their investments and to ride out future market crashes than they did when they were younger. Leaving your financial [...]

By |2022-02-14T12:54:59-05:00February 14th, 2022|Federal Reserve, Financial Planning, Investment Strategies, Stock Market|

Could We See a Major Market Correction This Year?

While we saw record highs in the market in 2021, there’s no telling what could happen in 2022 or beyond. There are reasons we could see a market correction, and now is the time to ask yourself if you’re prepared for one. It can be hard to chart a course for retirement when you consider [...]

By |2022-01-18T17:58:15-05:00January 18th, 2022|Economy, Federal Reserve, Stock Market|

3 Recent Events That Could Show the Future of Your Finances

Planning for retirement is never a “set it and forget it” activity. There are unexpected disasters, market drops, and changing laws that invariably cause retirees to reevaluate their plans of action. Recently, the Federal Reserve’s statements regarding interest rates and inflation, as well as the GameStop stock frenzy, may have you wondering how to respond. [...]

By |2021-02-15T15:46:36-05:00February 15th, 2021|Economy, Retirement Planning, Stock Market|

What Is a Bear Market and How Long Does It Last?

During this period of volatility, many are asking where the economy is headed. As the coronavirus affects the U.S. financially and socially in a way previously unseen, lawmakers are acting to boost the economy, and analysts are predicting what’s to come. We’ve officially entered a bear market, and the Federal Reserve has responded. So, what [...]

By |2020-03-29T22:47:29-04:00March 29th, 2020|Stock Market|
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