If you’ve been to the grocery store or filled up your gas tank recently, chances are you’ve seen an increase in prices. Inflation hit a 40-year high in January of this year, and it continues to remain much higher than usual. Last time inflation rates were as high as they are now, the Federal Reserve […]
Roundup: What to do when Markets are Down
The 2022 stock market has been turbulent so far, and that doesn’t come as a shock. Between sky-high inflation and upcoming rate increases by the Federal Reserve, investors are facing a lot of uncertainty. Here’s a look back at some of my previous posts explaining what investors should look for, and how they can manage […]
2021 Financial Review, and the Year Ahead
When 2021 began, no one knew what to expect from the markets and the economy. There was hope for a return to normalcy after the chaos of 2020, but ultimately, the pandemic continued to complicate things all year long. 2021 was unique because, despite the continuing challenges, the markets performed quite well overall. But at […]
2021 Quarter 3: Market Review
In the third quarter of 2021, we saw a bit of a pullback overall. This trend could be seen in markets at home and around the world. This followed a second quarter where we continued to see growth and expansion in the markets. There are some key reasons this may have happened, but first, here […]
What the Inflation Rate Increase Means for You
Inflation in 2021 was an expected response to the halted 2020 economy. There was a 5.4 percent increase in prices in June of this year, which is the highest inflation rate we’ve seen since 2008. That rate was also 5.4 percent in September, which was higher than anticipated. We knew the rise in inflation was […]
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