If you want to unlock your dream retirement, it starts by the decisions you make today.
As we inch closer to autumn, our latest recap takes a look at China's crackdown of certain businesses and the housing market as it trends upward.
A good friend of mine jokes with me that I have the next five years of my life planned out to the mint. It makes me sleep better knowing I have a map for tomorrow. But what happens when things don't go according to plan?
Summer is moving right along and we are now into August. Hard to believe how fast it goes. This month, we're talking about inflation, the Delta variant, and the rebounding economy.
It's hard to believe that it is already July. In this month's recap, we discuss increasing company stock prices, interest rates, inflation, and asset purchases, as well as job growth.
A number of our clients talk to us about how much money they're going to need when they retire. They often suggest they will need less than when they're working. The reason I'm talking about Saturdays is because it's the most expensive day of my week, and when you retire, every day is Saturday.
Summer is definitely in the air, and our team hopes you're able to get outside and enjoy it. This month we are discussing rising inflation and market performance.
As we are walking into May, we would like to take a moment to thank all of those who have given so much to protect this great country as we observe National Military Appreciation Month. In addition, here are some things we feel are important to look at this month.
James Mayer and Phil Anderson have some important information to share regarding the S&P 500, the leading companies in the stock market, and vaccinations in the U.S.
Spring is right around the corner. And while that may bring rain, as I like to say, you don't have to shovel rain. So here are three things happening in February that we think are important.
The financial strategy action plan (FSAP) is a detailed inventory of your current and complete financial situation. The full scope of the action plan often includes a review of life insurance, estate planning documents, real estate, business plans, and other important family matters.
Given the recent political changes, we expect there to be a mixed reaction from a policy perspective as greater stimulus spending this year will likely be accompanied by increased regulation on businesses and somewhat higher tax rates within the next few years.
With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, the market has clearly taken notice of the news, with stocks around the world broadly higher since November 9th, when the effectiveness rate for the first vaccine became public.
We'd like to take a minute to share what we're grateful for as we head into the new year, including each and every client, the new skills we've learned, appreciation for our communities, and new ways of living.