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The Power of a Portfolio
A portfolio is a collection of investments owned by an individual for the purpose of potentially growing wealth over time. It offers benefits such as increased financial freedom, a stronger cash flow, and long-term savings growth. Just as each person is unique,...
Downgrades and Deficits
Last week, Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, joining the other two major credit rating agencies, S&P Global and Fitch, in lowering the U.S. one notch below perfect. S&P Global downgraded the U.S. in 2011 and Fitch did so in 2023. What...
Do as I say, not as I do -The Fed
On Wednesday, the Fed concluded their June meeting and announced they were keeping the Federal Funds target range at 5.00% - 5.25%. This was the first time since March of 2022 the Fed did not hike interest rates. The Fed’s statement said, “Holding the target range...
Jerome Powell, in his own words.
On Wednesday, February 1, the FOMC will conclude its two-day meeting and in all likelihood announce a 25 basis-point increase which will take the Fed Funds Target range to 4.50% - 4.75%. While we’re interested to hear Powell’s remarks, we expect they will be much of...
Market Q&A
Below, we put together a Q&A from some of the more common questions and answers we’ve received and shared in recent conversations as well as a few addressing popular topics in the financial media. We hope you find this helpful in gaining context within these...
Price & Value
As 2021 comes to a close we not only wanted to wish all of our friends and clients a merry Christmas and a happy holiday season but also share some thoughts and what we believe to be a helpful perspective in making sense of what hasn’t exactly been a normal year. ...
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