The August inflation report was released Tuesday morning and came in a few tenths of a percentage higher than expected, which is a major reason why
Updates on the Inflation Reduction Act
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire First, let me start off by saying whenever a new bill is proposed in Washington, it’s labeled suggesting an
July Stock Market & Economic Update: Patience Is a Virtue As the Next Decline Will Lay the Framework Over the Coming Year
The first six months of 2022 were a nightmare for the financial markets. Both stocks and bonds declined significantly at the same time. This doesn’t
6 Smart Money Moves to Make in Uncertain Times
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire During unstable economic times, it’s easy to let panic set in. With global unrest, political instability, and
Quarterly Insights – July 2022
The first half of 2022 is officially over…good riddance. This past six-month period was one for the record books, and not in a good way. Stocks
A Rare Opportunity: I Bonds Are Paying 9.62%; Here’s What You Need to Know
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire We are in a period of high inflation not seen in the U.S. since the 1980s. (1) With many people worried their
Is a Recession On the Horizon?
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire With unprecedented inflation, rising interest rates, and a rocky geopolitical landscape, it’s hard to predict
6 Reasons Not to Put Off Financial Planning
By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire Organizing your finances might feel like an arduous task. Between insurance planning, tax planning, estate
June Market & Economic Update
May continued to be a volatile month for the stock market. As you can see in the chart below, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500