With another election year on the horizon, it’s an opportune time to explore how the stock market typically responds to the buzz of national elections. Think of the stock market as a seasoned captain navigating through waters that occasionally turn choppy—election...
Will a government shutdown impact the market? Volatility comes with the territory but it’s always good to be prepared and proactive. Now is a good time to see if your risk level is aligned with your long-term goals and how it matches your financial plan.
By Ryan Turbyfill, MBA Financial Advisor Just as we got some traction with a taste of market recovery in early 2023, the market volatility is back, especially the week of March 6, 2023. Early in the week of March 6, Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell spoke...
The Federal Reserve raised the Fed Rate by 0.75% on Wednesday (the 21st) and was the fifth time this year along. This has impacted mortgage rates, credit card debt, but has also had a large impact on both the stock and bond market. On Tuesday, the 13th of September,...
By Ryan Turbyfill, MBA Financial Advisor It has been a wild start to 2022 with the worst quarter in over 40 years for the bond market as interest rates surged, inflation remains very high and the tragedy in Ukraine. This past Friday the 22nd, the Dow Jones Industrial...
By Lindsey Simek For past few years, we have lived in a very low inflation environment, and not only have we enjoyed the benefits of low inflation, but we have grown accustomed to it as well. Then when inflation surged, it was an unwelcome shock to our systems...