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This might sound a little strange coming from someone who invests other people's money in the stock market, but it's true - Most Stocks Are Bad Investments.

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After weeks of grandstanding, posturing, and wrangling, it looks like a bipartisan infrastructure deal that both parties can live with is in the works.
Have you filled out your child or grandchild’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) yet? The deadline Is approaching.
While paying online has become easier and more accessible over the years, the COVID-19 pandemic took virtual spending to an entirely new level. As more and more people are embracing this type of spending, the payment options are growing.
As a full-service wealth management firm, we provide services for our clients beyond financial planning and investment management. Often times we will assist clients with their banking needs, including loans and lines of credit.
One of the beneficiaries of the lockdowns and social distancing measures of the past year has no doubt been the housing market. It is well known that many flocked to the suburbs, moved to warmer climates, and traded up their homes during the early stages of the pandemic.
Economic growth is heating up as consumers spend more, businesses ramp up activity, and record amounts of government stimulus flow through the system.
The financial press has generated excitement and controversy over the increase in SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Company).
Despite the jump in interest rates this year, the yields on many corporate bonds remain low. This is driven by many of the same factors that continue to push the stock market higher: the strong economic recovery and rebound in corporate profits.
Do Downturns Lead to Down Years? The answer to this question is, "almost never." It hasn't been a particularly fun week for most parts of the stock market, but it's hardly a reason for major concern. And most major market indices are way up (in most cases up double digits).
The past few weeks have seen one blockbuster economic report after another. From the 916,000 jobs that were added in March to retail sales jumping 9.8% month-over-month, these are some of the best economic numbers we could see in a lifetime.
Following a year of economic instability, it appears that many of us are turning our attention to something that’s been around for decades, but has recently piqued national interest - inflation.
As we begin the second quarter, it would be an understatement to say that investors have faced historic challenges over the past year. From the pandemic lockdowns to the sudden recovery, staying invested and maintaining a long-term view has been rewarded.
Our very own senior financial advisor, Will Goodson, CFP®, recently sat down with a KLTV reporter to discuss the recent round of government stimulus checks. Will discusses how individuals and families can best use these funds for saving and investing, and outlines the key ingredients for long-term financial planning.
With one of the most contentious elections in history behind us, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. officially took office on January 20. With a new administration, high earners especially are left wondering - how will the Biden presidency affect me financially?
One year into the pandemic, individuals everywhere are still experiencing emotional, physical, and economic implications. In an effort to ease the pandemic’s detrimental effects, the federal government has recently passed a third stimulus package called the American Rescue Plan Act.

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