What the US Debt Downgrade Means for Stock and Bond Markets It’s been in the news recently that one of the three major independent organizations that evaluate creditworthiness in the US downgraded the rating from…
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June Market Commentary – A Hot Labor Market Complicates the Fed’s Timeline
May Recap and June Outlook The debt ceiling negotiations dominated headlines throughout the month. By month end, the deal was hammered out and on its way through Congress to end up on the president’s desk…
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Have Stocks Already Hit Bottom? | Ep 153
Stocks and bonds have had a terrible time this year, and many wonder if the worst is over or if the next 12 months will bring more hardship. However, although the economy faces challenges, there…
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Keeping Your Balance: Lowering Volatility and Managing Risk
Determining the right investment plan for you usually comes at the end of your financial planning process. After an extensive review of your current situation, assets, debt, income, and future goals, the final step is…
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No, the 60/40 Portfolio is Not Dead | Ep 149
Recently we’ve seen quite a few headlines that suggest that the concept of the 60/40 portfolio has run its course. However, a fair amount of pushback is caused by people adopting this concept for the…
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Here’s What Happened During the Meme Stock Rally of 2021 | Ep 146
You may recall that at the beginning of 2021, the stock prices of AMC and GameStop skyrocketed. There were numerous news articles about people driving up the prices of companies that were not otherwise exceptionally…
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Inflation, the Fed, and Recession. It’s Not Linear.
The June CPI number came in at 9.1%. This is not only the second consecutive month that we’ve seen an increase – it was a whopper. Consensus expectations were for an 8.8% annualized increase in…
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Innovation in Stock Market Structure: A 40 Year History Lesson | Ep 130
With the widespread adoption of retail investing and the usage of handheld devices, investing and stock trading have become easier than ever. However, in the 1980s, it used to be an entirely different story. This…
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All About Inflation | Ep 105
From October 2020 to October 2021, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers grew by 6.2 percent, which according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, was the most significant 12-month gain since November 1990….
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Investing Myths #4 – U.S. Multinationals Provide Enough International Exposure | Ep 89
This week on the podcast, we’re continuing our mini-series dedicated to debunking popular misconceptions around investing by exploring the truth about whether U.S. multinational securities provide enough international exposure for your portfolio. Throughout today’s…
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