Talk of Tariffs and Trade Wars Abound. What Is It All About?
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Given the surge in trade war rhetoric and related market volatility, investors may be tempted to “do something” with their portfolios.
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Time to Worry? What an Inverted Yield Curve Does and Doesn’t Mean
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
A reasonable question to ask is whether an inverted yield curve might be a good indication to move out of the stock market. The answer is, conclusively, no.
10 Years After the Market Hit Bottom, 10 Lessons for Investors
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
There are time-tested tenets of investing that not only held true for this past decade but have endured since the dawn of modern stock market investing.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Qualified Opportunity Zones
Monday, February 18, 2019
For Qualified Opportunity Zones to be successful, most believed that incentives would be needed to unlock more investment capital in distressed areas.
Investing in Women Is a Movement, Not a Moment
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
At Brighton Jones, we are championing the continued advancements and achievements of women while also recognizing that there is still much work to be done.
The Best Response to Market Turmoil? Taking Proactive Steps Long Before It Hits
Friday, December 7, 2018
Investors should not change a strategy they put in place during rational times when an unfavorable outcome they knew was inevitable comes to pass.
Investors Turn Anxious After Federal Reserve Comments
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Recent commentary from Fed officials has suggested a more optimistic view of the economy relative to the prevailing market consensus.
Why Three Months in Europe Made Me a Better Advisor
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
I realized that many of the lessons we learned on our trip are applicable to my role as financial advisor and counselor to individuals and families.
Is It Worth It? Q&A on College Costs and Student Loan Debt
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Crushing student loan debt after graduation means more young adults are delaying marriage and homeownership, with real consequences for the economy.
Should Bondholders Be Afraid of Rising Interest Rates?
Thursday, April 12, 2018
While some market observers have been issuing warnings of a secular bear market in bonds since the height of the 2008 financial crisis, history and reason suggest that a well-diversified bond portfolio will ultimately benefit over time from higher interest rates.