Too Much Cash
In a compelling article by BlackRock, they make an argument that even though we are facing higher than normal inflation and turmoil, that fear is driving investors to hold too much cash.
Too Much Cash
In a compelling article by BlackRock, they make an argument that even though we are facing higher than normal inflation and turmoil, that fear is..
Today's Market Notes - Russian Edition
As with all things, patience is the name of the game in the long run. Below are three notes about today.
Rising and Falling Rates in Relation to Real Estate Prices
“A 1% decline in real interest rates should lead to a spike in home prices in certain cities in the U.S. ranging from 19% to 33%.” -Bloomberg (Feb...
Russia vs. USA
It’s been a long slow slog for Russia. Seeing investors saying “let’s buy the dip.” But before that, Russia has some serious structural problems they..
Financial Literacy for Children Starts at Home: How to Talk to Your Child About Money
Most parents dread having “the talk” with their kids. The talk generally refers to the birds and the bees, but there are other subjects parents might..
5% Pullbacks and Russia
Since 1927, the S&P 500 has experienced a pullback of five percent approximately every 70 trading days (about every 3 ½ months.)
Cooling of Housing Market
Three charts from an article in Bloomberg that shows the housing market may be cooling from higher rates, higher prices (making homes less..
Zero Real Rates
Yes, rates have climbed from their lows, but let’s hope we don’t look back on this and think that locking in a zero real return (1) for 30 years was..
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Continue to Grow
Lower cost, increased liquidity, better transparency, greater tax efficiencies, often more diversified, and for indexed ETFs there is no “drift” of..
October Investment Update
After declining in September, the equity market is now celebrating the economic recovery from the COVID virus and solid growth in U.S. corporate..
The 4 Best Places to Retire in Florida
Year after year, Florida’s population continues to grow. Many people moving to the Sunshine State are retirees relocating for the reason behind the..
2021 Year-End Market Review
The equity markets ended the year with strong performance despite the uncertainty about the new variant of COVID and the Federal Reserve’s..
6 Cybersecurity Business Ideas to Protect Against Email Compromise
Companies of all sizes are being targeted by criminals through business email compromise scams. In these scams, cybercriminals gain access to an..
November 2021 Market Update
The better-than-expected third-quarter corporate earnings reports were evidence of a broad-based economic recovery causing investor psychology to..
A Beginner's Guide to Understanding a Living Trust
One of the most common misconceptions about trusts is that they’re only for individuals of high net worth with substantial estates. While it is true..