When it comes to policy changes and political events, the challenge is separating the signal from the noise. That’s where we come in.
Investors should not change a strategy they put in place during rational times when an unfavorable outcome they knew was inevitable comes to pass.
Recent commentary from Fed officials has suggested a more optimistic view of the economy relative to the prevailing market consensus.
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.
Crushing student loan debt after graduation means more young adults are delaying marriage and homeownership, with real consequences for the economy.
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.
By the time the National Bureau of Economic Research declares the economy to be in recession (based on incoming economic data), markets are likely to be well off their peak already.
Cryptocurrencies are more about ideology than technological advancement. To that end, we believe it is important for you, the investor, to consider your own beliefs before taking a position in Bitcoin.
Congress passed the final version of the pending tax legislation, which will now move to President Trump’s desk for signature. The bill is the largest rewrite of the U.S. tax code in three decades, and will have broad implications for individuals, families, and businesses.
It’s hard to predict how elections will shake up the market. Your best defense against uncertainty is to look at what hasn’t changed rather than focus on temporary events.
When interest rates rise, there isn’t a person who doesn’t feel the impact, regardless of what’s in your investment portfolio.
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