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Fed Signals: Economic Shifts Ahead

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

The Fed is sending up a flare: the economy may be softening. In a recent speech, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that interest rate cuts could be on the table soon. He expressed rising concern about the job market, […]

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The Economy Slows… but Stocks Soar

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

What if I told you the economy is slowing… yet investors are cheering? Sounds backward, right? But it is happening in plain sight. Look around. Fewer “Help Wanted” signs. Quiet shifts at your favorite restaurant. Friends delaying big purchases. You’re […]

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Can We Trust Government Economic Numbers? Building a Complete Picture

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

People who invest money are getting mixed messages about the economy from recent reports. This confusion even led President Trump to remove the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The newest job numbers looked weak and had to be […]

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Starting to Invest Early Is the Smartest Money Move You Can Make

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

When people think of investing, they often imagine something that comes later in life—after landing a steady job or building up a big savings account. But the truth is, the earlier you start, the more powerful your money becomes. Even […]

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Understanding Social Security and Your Retirement Plan

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

Social Security is a government program that helps retired Americans. It has been around for 90 years. As more people get older, many worry if Social Security will still be there when they retire. Social Security is important, but it […]

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