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Weekly insights on the markets, economy, and financial planning

Consumers Need a Pep Talk

Consumers Need a Pep Talk

Markets have shown greater signs of stability since the Fed’s rate hike announcement two weeks ago. Not only was it widely expected, but many investors believe the Fed should tighten even further.

Cyber War: How to Fire Back

Cyber War: How to Fire Back

There is a lot of concern and talk about the increase in cyber-attacks and hacktivist uprising amidst the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

Staying Centered Amidst Chaos

Staying Centered Amidst Chaos

The world is a chaotic place right now. There’s always a degree of chaos of course, but there seems to be an abundance of it currently – war, sky-high inflation, crime, market turbulence…and the list goes on.

What the Spike in Energy Means for You

What the Spike in Energy Means for You

While the humanitarian impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the top concern, investors also continue to face a challenging market environment as the conflict intensifies.

Geopolitical Risk: Russia vs. Ukraine

Geopolitical Risk: Russia vs. Ukraine

*Update – Since I wrote this article yesterday, things have escalated quite a bit. Russia has now launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine. If you’re invested in the stock market, facing periods of geopolitical risk is unavoidable. Headlines on regional and global conflicts can be alarming since they are unlike the typical flow of business […]

Everyone’s Talking Inflation

Everyone's Talking Inflation

Everyone is talking about inflation. Last year the conversation centered around the theoretical, as inflation hadn’t kicked in to high gear.

Understanding FDIC Insurance

Understanding FDIC Insurance

The FDIC is an independent government agency that protects bank depositors from the loss of uninsured deposits at an FDIC-insured bank.

What a Hawkish Fed Means for You

What a Hawkish Fed Means for You

Stocks have fallen to start the year as the prospect of a more hawkish Fed weighs on the market – tech stocks have been hit hardest.

5 Investment Lessons for 2022

5 Investment Lessons for 2022

With the ups and downs of the market and the pandemic, the fact that we are in the third year of the business cycle may surprise you.

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