Tax Credit Changes Under the Inflation Reduction Act By: Stacey Nickens On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, enacting legislation designed to combat climate change, support clean energy, and raise tax revenue. The new legislation increases corporate tax rates, offers additional tax credits or expands existing ones, and [...]
4 Tips for Managing Rising Inflation By: Stacey Nickens Inflation is on the rise, and while the Fed is raising interest rates to try to tamp down on rising costs, your budget is still likely hurting from inflationary pressures. You may see your expenses going up more quickly than your income, and as a [...]
Investing to Manage Volatility, Inflation, & Rising Interest Rates By: Stacey Nickens Since the New Year, investors have been riding the stock market rollercoaster. As of mid May, all major indices have posted YTD losses. The conflict in Ukraine, rising interest rates, and inflation have all impacted market returns. With that said, how can [...]
What does the interest rate increase mean for you? By: Stacey Nickens This past St. Patrick's Day, your pot of gold may have felt a bit emptier than usual. Between the higher cost of living and market volatility, your savings might be taking a hit. The Fed does recognize these inflationary concerns, and during [...]
3 Bright Spots from October's Stock Market Performance By: Stacey Nickens As we head towards Thanksgiving, I'm reminded of the power of gratitude. Psychology research has shown that gratitude helps people feel happier, feel more content with their day-to-day lives, become healthier, better manage challenges, and develop stronger relationships. With all that said, I [...]
Social Security Will Increase Significantly in 2022 By: Stacey Nickens Retirees will see a large increase in their Social Security benefits in 2022. Last week, the Social Security Administration announced that the cost-of-living adjustment will be 5.9% in the upcoming year. However, seniors should keep in mind that benefits are increasing because inflation is [...]
Social Security Benefits Could Increase Significantly in 2022 By: Stacey Nickens News headlines are rarely optimistic, but seniors may be excited by some headlines projecting a large cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits in 2022. Each year, the Social Security administration calculates a cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits. With inflation and prices on [...]
3 Takeaways About the Current State of the Economy By: Stacey Nickens As we finish out August, many of us are packing in pool days and beach vacations while the weather is still nice. You may also be trying to maximize your fun in case the Delta variant continues to spread and forces us [...]
4 Ways to Manage Market Volatility By: Stacey Nickens Every couple of days, I get an email from a client wondering if they should be worried about market volatility, rising inflation, or some other catastrophic financial event. Often times, investors in the midst of panic wonder if they should move their money entirely into [...]
3 Investment Opportunities to Hedge Against Inflation By: Stacey Nickens Inflation has risen rapidly during the past year. The Fed is raising interest rates to help combat inflation. However, even if inflation levels out, investors could still take some measures to protect their long-term purchasing power. Investors could increase their exposure to Treasury Inflation-Protected [...]
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