7 Money Resolutions
If you’re struggling with your New Year’s resolutions around this time of year, don’t worry; it happens to all of us. The treadmill starts to look a little less exciting, and your meal-prepped food...
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$34,108,749,835,069 in Debt!
In 2020, the Congressional Budget Office projected that U.S. debt would hit 34 trillion dollars in 2029. Challenge accepted! The government blew through that number in December 2023. This represents a...
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Stagflation Stinks
Making good decisions and sticking with them for a long time is a recipe for investment success. Short-term indicators discussed in this email may create an illusion that timing the market is simple....
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Pursuing Knowledge at Every Age
I am continually amazed at how much I don’t know. Surprisingly, I view that as a positive. We are exposed to new ideas, information, and technology daily. There is never a point where I will stop...
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Want Lower Rates?
Be Careful What You Wish For Lower Rates Sound NiceMortgage rates have been stuck above 6% since September 2022. Auto loans passed that level about the same time. Fall behind on a credit card payment...
View ArticleSticky Inflation
Many investors are celebrating because inflation has slowed down from the torrid peak of 9% in 2022 to just 3.5% as of April 10, 2024. We are celebrating the deceleration of inflation. However, we...
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Investors Like Election Years
Calvin Coolidge became the president of the United States in 1923 after Warren G. Harding unexpectedly died. He ran a campaign as the incumbent just one year later. There were three major candidates...
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The Final Countdown
The clock is ticking down to December 31, 2025. We have less than two years to take advantage of low tax rates before scheduled tax rate increases take effect. In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)...
View ArticleA Golden Investment?
Gold is a symbol of wealth and status that has lasted for centuries. It is so valued in our society that we even use it to emphasize greatness. “The golden rule,” “a golden opportunity,” and “worth its...
View ArticleIs 6% Dead?
A recent $418M settlement from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) antitrust lawsuit could change the real estate market. With home prices continuing to rise, the federal jury found that real...
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