The national debt is quickly approaching $36 trillion, according to the U.S. Treasury, a fact that has fueled concerns among investors and economists. This means that the federal debt has nearly quadrupled since before the 2008 global financial crisis, and […]Read More »

An important yet counterintuitive issue for investors is that long-term interest rates have risen in recent weeks despite the Fed’s latest cuts. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, for instance, has jumped from a low of 3.62% to as high as […]Read More »

After a historic campaign, Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election and Republicans have won control of the Senate. For half the country, this is a cause for celebration, while for the other half, this is a disappointing result […]Read More »

The bull market has officially turned two. Markets have also had an impressive run since the bottom of the bear market. Since October 12, 2022, the S&P 500 has gained over 60%.1 Can the bulls keep running? Given the strong […]Read More »

What do presidential elections mean for your portfolio? Should you change your investing strategy based on who wins? Elections bring a lot of noise, and I wanted to dispel some market myths around this election. Myth #1: Elections usually bring […]Read More »

It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the Southeast, and I wanted to check in. Storms can take a massive toll on families and communities, with challenges that take months and years to resolve. With an active hurricane season […]Read More »

Oil prices play an important role in the global economy, directly influencing the cost of gasoline at the pump and indirectly impacting the prices of all goods and services. The price of oil has also been an important factor influencing […]Read More »

As a financial planner and advocate for holistic financial well-being, I believe that financial planning should not be confined to retirement savings alone. When we think about financial planning, it’s common to immediately associate it with preparing for the golden […]Read More »

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated in recent days, raising the risk of a full-scale war and marking another chapter in Middle East instability. These events are unfolding against a backdrop of existing global uncertainty, including the war […]Read More »

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions remain a focal point for markets. While the timing and size of rate cuts are the subject of debate, why the central bank is cutting rates and how the full rate cut cycle might […]Read More »