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 [...]
Reducing Risk While Beating Inflation By: Stacey Nickens Some investors get nauseous riding the roller coaster that is the stock market. Especially as individuals near retirement, risking loss of principal can feel less and less appetizing. These investors may flock to "safer" investments that experience less volatility but also offer lower returns. However, these [...]
May Stock Market Recap By: Stacey Nickens Just as April showers have brought about the growth of May flowers, so has reopening and COVID vaccine distribution brought about the growth of the American economy. In May, we saw additional evidence that the United States is showing strong economy growth, exhibiting many of the metrics [...]
Investing During Periods of Inflation By: Stacey Nickens I logged onto my computer this morning, and the first headline to pop up read, "Is inflation set to soar this summer?" Investors have become increasingly concerned that inflation is on the rise, and these worries have been exacerbated by the Fed's changing policies around inflation. [...]
IRS Announces HSA Contributions Limits for 2022 By: Stacey Nickens Health savings are an important part of any financial plan. It's crucial that you prepare for unexpected medical costs, especially as you get older. HSAs, or Health Savings Accounts, offer a tax-advantaged way to save for and cover these health costs. You can deduct [...]
Five Innovative Ideas for Investments By: Stacey Nickens Instead of going to restaurants, people have their food delivered through GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. Many consumers pay for purchases using technologies such as Square or PayPal instead of using cash. Cryptocurrency is on the rise, and autonomous cars could be our future. With all of [...]
Advantages of a 529 Plan in 2021 By: Stacey Nickens The education landscape has changed significantly in the past decade, especially during the past year. Students have greater technological needs, especially with many students moving to a remote learning environment. Many families and students have to take on debt to cover educational expenses, and [...]
Investing in the Stay-At-Home Economy By: Stacey Nickens If you've ever been a parent or babysitter, you have likely dreaded the moment your little one complained, "I'm bored!" Yet lockdowns and quarantines may have had you muttering this same phrase to yourself during the past year. With restaurants closed at different periods of time, [...]
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