As a Certified Financial Planner with over 20 years of experience, I have seen firsthand the benefits of starting to save money when you’re young. While we all know that saving money is important, many people don’t realize just how […]
The Federal Reserve has been in the headlines a lot lately as analysts try to figure out when policymakers will cut interest rates. Why does the Fed matter so much? Let’s discuss. The Fed’s decisions on interest rates are a […]
Consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy, constituting over two-thirds of our nearly $28 trillion GDP. When consumers spend money on everyday goods and services, and make large one-time purchases, it not only helps to spur economic growth […]
The S&P 500 broke the 5,000 level recently for the first time in history as investors embraced euphoria and rallied.1 And then tumbled as investors got jittery.2 Then yo-yo’d a bit more. What’s going on? Let’s talk about investor psychology. Fear […]
Looking ahead at a home purchase? High rates convincing you to stay put as long as possible? With mortgage rates pushing above 7% again, you might think a reasonable mortgage is out of reach. I’ve got some not-so-great news for […]
