Emerging Markets
There is plenty of growth potential, but there are also a lot of risks to consider. After a tumultuous couple of years, emerging markets equities appear to be bouncing back, offering a glimmer of hope [...]
What are Stock Buybacks?
A finance professor explains why President Biden wants to raise the tax on this controversial use of corporate capital. Companies have been buying back their own stock at record levels – something President Joe Biden [...]
Tips to Combat Volatility in Retirement
Getting ready for retirement involves more than just calculating how much you will need and the rate you can draw down your savings. The years before you retire, and the first few years of retirement, [...]
Rates Headed Higher and Faster
Powell’s comments suggest the Fed is likely to raise rates higher and faster The Federal Reserve, commonly referred to as the Fed, plays a crucial role in the U.S. economy. In fact, technically speaking, since [...]
March Madness – Dow Jones Winners & Losers
Newspapers, radio, and TV news programs refer to the Dow Jones Industrial Average every day, calling it the Dow, sometimes the Dow Jones, or even the DJIA. Additionally, economists and financial advisors pay close attention [...]
Congress Keeps Kicking the Can Down the Road
Our federal debt as a percentage of GDP is increasing astronomically. It seems like almost every other year, Americans feel anxiety and then relief when Congress gets into a budget/debt ceiling standoff. And generally speaking, [...]
Debt Ceiling & Market Performance
The Treasury announced that the U.S. hit its debt ceiling on January 19th The latest mess out of Washington is the fight to increase the federal debt ceiling. If this isn’t resolved, some fear catastrophe [...]
High Cost of Eggs
Eggs are a staple food item in households around the world, providing a rich source of protein and nutrients for a relatively low cost. However, as you undoubtedly noticed or read about, the cost of [...]