Stimulus Checks Are Arriving

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.

Scammers Are Getting Smarter: 5 Ways to Spot Them

Scammers: according to the CFA, they’ve recently gotten bolder in their extortion methods, impersonating law enforcement on the phone and even threatening people online.

Interest Rates Spike

The sudden rise in interest rates has spooked some investors. Fears of runaway inflation, the Fed losing control, and concerns over highly-valued sectors have resulted in renewed market volatility.

SECURE Act and CARES Act

Over the last 18 months, Congress implemented two significant bills that have impacted retirement savings accounts. The SECURE Act was a bi-partisan effort directed at improving the ability of American citizens to increase retirement savings. The CARES Act was passed in response to the economic turmoil caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

2020: Reflecting on an Unprecedented Year

The year 2020 proved to be one of the most tumultuous in modern history, marked by countless developments that were historically unprecedented. But the year also demonstrated the resilience of people, institutions, and financial markets.

Bitcoin Mania is Back

Ok, so maybe "mania" is an exaggeration, but there certainly is a renewed interest and hype around Bitcoin these days. Maybe that's because it's up over 200% in 2020 and has now surpassed its high from three years ago (currently more than $21,000).

November 20, 2020 Weekly Market Recap

Cyclical stocks retained their monthly leadership roles this week following several positive vaccine developments, but the S&P 500 (-0.8%) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.7%) finished in negative territory. The Russell 2000 climbed 2.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite increased 0.2% despite relative weakness in the technology stocks.

Perspectives After a Heated Election

After a heated campaign amid a challenging year for all Americans, the presidential election now has a projected winner. Roughly half of the country disagrees with this choice and there are already legal battles in key states. This is clearly not over yet and only one thing is certain - none of this is moving us closer to a sense of national unity.

Try Not To Worry

Easier said than done, I know. But try not to worry about this upcoming election. Especially when it comes to your money. No matter who you are voting for or what the outcome is, this country and economy will persevere and thrive.

Better to Leave Politics Out of Investing

With the U.S. presidential election just around the corner, it's easy to get wrapped up in every "what if" scenario. And while our votes should reflect our personal beliefs and preferences, whatever they may be, history has shown that it is best for our portfolios to stay out of politics. In other words, Americans ought to vote at the ballots and not with their hard-earned savings.

3rd Quarter 2020 Newsletter

Please find below our 3rd Quarter 2020 Newsletter - with articles on the economy, financial planning, the markets, and more. We hope you find it helpful!

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15th

The beginning of fall always brings some much-anticipated changes – cooler weather, leaves changing color, and much more. For Medicare recipients, it may bring some not-so-welcome changes. Each year beginning in mid-October is what’s known as Medicare Open Enrollment. Whether you are new to Medicare or have been covered for many years, this is an important time to review your medical coverage.

Student Loans During COVID-19

2020 has been quite the rollercoaster ride, to say the least. I am always looking for the silver lining during periods of turmoil. One of the most considerable benefits to come from all this pandemic madness relates to federal student loans.

Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?

Mortgage refinancing is a topic that is coming up in almost every client meeting these days. Mortgage rates are dramatically lower than they were even 6 months ago. Not to mention mid to late 2018, when rates were at 4.5%-5.0% for well-qualified buyers (unfortunately, this was right when my wife and I bought our first home).

Reminder: No RMDs This Year

Earlier this summer, the IRS made the announcement that they are waiving Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for retirement accounts in 2020. IRS Notice 2020-51 outlines the relief granted to retirement account owners, as part of an extension to the CARES Act.

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