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Investing in Stocks: Why It’s Worth the Risk

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

Investing in stocks can be a daunting prospect for many people. The idea of putting your hard-earned money into something that is subject to market volatility and unpredictable price fluctuations can be scary. However, the potential benefits of investing in […]

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An Emergency Fund

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

An emergency fund is a little bit like insurance. You’re not going to need it all the time, but when you do need it, it’s absolutely crucial for keeping your finances in check. An emergency fund is an account that […]

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Interest Rates and Life

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

Since the late 80’s mortgage rates have been trending down…..until COVID hit, inflation rose and housing inventory dried up Mortgage rates hit bottom late 2020. Since then, they have screamed higher, crossing 7% a few months ago. Where they go […]

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What the Looming Debt Ceiling Deadline Means for Investors

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

The federal debt limit is once again in the news as the country rapidly approaches a critical deadline on June 1. Investors are understandably nervous about Washington failing to reach an agreement, a possibility that both sides agree would be […]

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How the Failure of First Republic Impacts the Financial System

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning, Investing Intelligence

On the morning of May 1, it was announced that First Republic Bank had been taken over by the FDIC and sold to JPMorgan Chase. Eleven major banks had previously infused First Republic with $30 billion in deposits to stabilize […]

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Jared Friedman CFP®

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