By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire The SECURE Act is the common name for the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” Act and was
Bear Market Recovery: Strategy Update Qtr 2
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire Heading into 2023, we have been positive on gold and silver’s prospects after a muted performance in 2022. As
Q2 Overview: A Pause in Rate Hikes, Falling Inflation, and a Resilient Economy Power Stocks Higher in the Second Quarter
The S&P 500 ended the second quarter and first half of 2023 at a 14-month high, and most major stock indices logged solid gains in the second
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): Pros and Cons for U.S. Citizens
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire The digital dollar is upon us. In recent years, the introduction of cryptocurrencies and digital assets has
6 Secrets to Prepare for a Happier Retirement
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire Throughout your career, retirement has likely been a long-awaited dream. It’s the time when you can enjoy more
Should You Invest Your Funds in One Company or Stock? Avoid These Common Pitfalls
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire We’ve all heard the warning: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. In the world of finance, we speak to the
The Probability of Something Bad Happening
By Shawn McGuire & Matthew Gaude It’s hard to open up a newspaper these days and not see a scary story about the debt ceiling debate. The Biden
First Quarter Overview: Markets Show Resilience to Start 2023
The S&P 500 ended the first quarter of 2023 with a solid gain as hopes for an economic “soft landing” and the Fed signaling the upcoming end to
A Run on the Bank
By Shawn McGuire & Matthew Gaude For most of us, the words “bank failure” immediately trigger the same recent memory: the financial crisis of