By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire The Federal Reserve concluded their April 30th/May1st meeting by leaving interest rates unchanged per the
College Planning Checklist: A Crucial Guide for Parents
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire It’s a major life event when your child heads off to college. That’s why college planning tasks like the ones
What Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Investors
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions remain a focal point for markets. While the timing and size of
Artificial Intelligence Enthusiasm, Potential for Federal Reserve Rate Cuts and Strong Growth Power Stocks to New Highs
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire The 2023 rally continued in the first quarter of 2024 as a positive combination of stable economic growth,
What Is Going On With Rising Energy Prices?
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire The trajectory of energy prices in 2023 presented a fascinating yet complex narrative that affected consumers
March Federal Reserve Meeting and Fixed Income Strategy Update
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire The Federal Reserve concluded their March 19th/20th meeting by leaving interest rates unchanged, per the
Live Oak’s Interest Rate Update
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire In January, we received several inflation reports that indicated inflation is not coming down as fast as
Strategic Tax Moves: The Top 10 Tax-Planning Tips to Boost Your Savings
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire As Tax Day draws near, now is the perfect time to consider taking proactive steps to get your taxes in order
Stocks Rebound and Post Best Return Since 2021
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire Markets staged an impressive reversal in the fourth quarter thanks to a surprise bullish pivot by the Federal