We’ve got some thoughts to share as we welcome the first day of fall. Higher-than-expected inflation data slammed investor expectations and rippled through markets, causing a broad selloff.1 We definitely expect to see more volatility in the weeks to come. Why are markets selling off? Folks were hoping that tamer inflation would cause the Federal […]
Have questions about the recent student loan forgiveness announcement? We’ve got (some) answers. You’ve probably heard by now that the government plans to forgive federal student loans for roughly 20 million Americans.1 Here’s what we know about the loan forgiveness so far:2 The Dept. of Education will forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans […]
Scams got a big boost during the pandemic and we’ve been hearing about more folks (even very tech-savvy ones) getting caught up. We wanted to share some tips so you and your loved ones can stay safe. You might think your friends, family, and elders would be too smart to get caught, but the wider […]
A short blog post about rollercoasters. Markets rallied in relief on some better-than-expected data on Friday.1 It was a bright spot in what has seemed like a relentless parade of bad news. But the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq still all closed out the week with losses.1 Is this the bottom of the bear market? Maybe. […]
Well, it happened. We knew that markets were going to continue their wild ride, and here we are. Stocks slid into bear market territory after a bad May inflation report showed that prices rose at the fastest pace since 1981.1 It’s clear that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool inflation haven’t borne fruit yet, and […]
Markets gifted us with another burst of volatility and headlines are looking apocalyptic again. Some folks might think it’s time to bail on markets for the summer, but we’ll tell you why that thinking is a mistake. First, let’s peel back some layers to explore what’s driving markets. (Want to discuss any concerns directly? Just […]
Markets bucked and sold off again.1 Should we be worried? Not necessarily. These things happen pretty regularly, especially when headlines are negative. In fact, you might recall that we kicked off 2022 with a big drop.2 So, let’s talk about what’s behind the latest wild market ride. (Scroll to the end if you want to […]
Almost everyone we know watches sports and it’s a topic of daily conversation at our office. But we bet it will come as a surprise to many that the most-watched televised sporting events actually take place outside the United States. In fact, of the Top 10 most watched sporting events around the globe, three are […]
Some perspective on the grim situation in Ukraine and what could happen in markets. The invasion of Ukraine is a serious and scary escalation in tensions between Russia, Europe, and the United States. Before we dive in to what it could mean, let’s take a moment to think about the many folks who are suffering […]
As we consider the tensions driving recent market movements, a Korean folk saying seems apt: “When whales fight, the shrimp’s back is broken.” The idea is that bystanders get hurt when big folks duke it out. What are the tensions? Who are the bystanders? Let’s discuss. An invasion of Ukraine may occur in the coming […]
