With organizations like Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic collapsing, their wealth management divisions will likely struggle, if not disappear, either by force or by talent flight. Smaller, longstanding wealth management firms will likely end up being more reliable. And, some boutique players also have business models that are fully aligned with their clients, [Read More]
News vs. noise Inflation is coming down, but stubbornly. Economists see the chance of some level of recession increasing; could that be a good thing? Low unemployment and low consumer confidence don't usually happen at the same time, but inflation dynamics partly explain why. Cash and crypto showed unusual risks at different ends of [Read More]
You’ve probably heard some version of the following statistic: men apply for a job when they meet just 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them. We’re seeing a similar pattern when it comes to women and investing. Traditionally, women have been more likely than men to delay [Read More]
There’s an old saying in the financial industry–women save, men invest. Unfortunately, in this case, there is some truth to the stereotype. Studies across the board show that women invest less than men and as a result, they lag in retirement savings by comparison. That precedent is changing, though. Thanks in part to the [Read More]
This past year was a reminder that it is much easier to stick with your investment plan when financial markets act as expected, when annual returns are within range, or better than anticipated, and market volatility is low. 2022 was far from easy Instead, 2022 was a test of discipline and patience, and a [Read More]
The 4th quarter of 2022 was a difficult year for stocks and bonds, but there are several silver linings. What might be next for rates and inflation? What do economists say about whether there will be a recession or not? What are updated expected 10-year returns for stocks and bonds? (hint: there’s good news). [Read More]
Where business owners and leaders can benefit The Secure Act 2.0 is now law. And chances are, this $1.7 trillion dollar legislation will mean major changes to your retirement plan- in a good way! We’ve summarized some key provisions of the legislation that may affect you as you plan ahead and save for retirement. [Read More]
If you aren’t asking the right questions, you won’t get the best answers. When you change the questions you ask yourself and your financial advisors, you can change your life. And the financial dimension of your life is no exception. Use the following 10 questions to help clarify your direction, establish meaningful milestones, and [Read More]
Recession security through preparation Though it’s still being debated whether or not we’re in an official recession, it is smart to be prepared for whatever may come, since we have no control on the economic circumstances that could be ahead. But what exactly should this preparation look like? The good news is there’s still [Read More]
The threat of a recession continues to be one of the most pressing concerns for investors. Inflation has proved hard to restrain, and the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates. Disagreement on recession likelihood Whether the U.S. will fall into a recession is still uncertain, and a subject of debate amongst experts. According [Read More]
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