Macroeconomic Environment The most widely predicted recession in recent history did not materialize in 2023. In late 2022, 85% of economists polled by the Financial Times predicted a recession in 2023. Consumers were also gloomy, affected by post-pandemic blues and worries over rising inflation, especially gas and food prices, and stagnating wages. In 1Q23, [Read More]
News vs. noise Stock and bond markets came out better than expected in 2023 despite rate hikes, wars and collapsed banks, the chance of recession is dropping but still exists, markets may be more tepid in 2024, bonds got a boost at the end of the year. That and more in this quarter’s Quarterly [Read More]
Endowment fiduciaries are amazing people, sharing their time, and often financial resources, for the benefit of a larger goal for their communities. Many endowment committees of funds under $100 million, and especially under $50 million, however, are not fully optimizing their outcomes. This can be due to gaps in their fiduciary, spending policy or [Read More]
Are you one of the many accomplished solo women out there, thriving and conquering life on your own terms? Navigating the financial landscape on your own can feel daunting, but with a tailored approach, it also leads to exciting opportunities. “Solo” may include women with or without children, widows, divorcees, and women who’ve never [Read More]
As the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates ten times to a notable 5.25% in just over a year, holding cash is generating a lot of buzz. Many view cash as the safe haven, especially when money market funds and similar instruments offer returns over 5% annually with minimal volatility. While these returns are enticing, [Read More]
News vs. noise Fed rate hikes were expected but now paused, markets have been bumpy, a bond boost is on the horizon when rates drop, some say the chance of a recession is going down, and too many people still use low-rate cash vehicles. That and more in this quarter’s Quarterly Context webinar …Watch [Read More]
If someone asked you if your advisor is a true fiduciary, putting your interest above all else, do you know the real answer? Try asking that question to people you care about, and you might be surprised how many people don't know. Despite the marketing messages, not all financial advice providers hold themselves to [Read More]
Gray hair. Fine lines. A stubborn case of tendonitis. Besides the physical signs, there are other tells of middle age. For one, it might feel like someone has gone and pushed the fast forward button. Midlife (ranging broadly from your mid-40s through your early 60s) is an emotional, philosophical, and financial whirlwind of tasks [Read More]
Over 50 and living solo, maybe for the first time in decades? If this is you, you’re not alone. The number of older Americans living alone is growing rapidly, fueled in part by another rising trend: gray divorce. Gray divorce (or silver splitting) refers to the increasing divorce rate among older couples in long-lasting [Read More]
When two of the Bay Area’s largest banks fail within a few months of each other, people take notice. Stories of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and First Republic Bank collapsing shook the financial world, along with investor confidence. Both of the forced closures drew superlatives like “second-largest in history” and “largest since 2008”. Much [Read More]
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