For most people, a mortgage is the largest financial obligation they’ll ever take on. But while it might seem like a fixed cost you just deal with every month, your mortgage can actually be a flexible and powerful tool in […]
It’s well known that stocks are one of the foundations of long-term portfolios. When included as part of a comprehensive financial plan, stocks have historically created wealth and helped investors achieve their financial goals. However, a natural question is: what […]
Moody’s recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating marks an official end to the country’s top-tier debt status. Following Fitch’s downgrade in 2023 and Standard & Poor’s move in 2011, Moody’s decision to lower the rating from Aaa to Aa1 […]
The recent trade announcement between the U.S. and China reverses many of the tariffs that rattled financial markets beginning in April. This agreement, which lasts 90 days, lowers U.S. tariff rates on China from 145% to 30%, and China’s rates […]
A key principle of investing is that patience, discipline, and maintaining a long-term perspective are what drive financial success. Perhaps no investor has captured this wisdom as eloquently as Warren Buffett over his five-decade career as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. […]
