On Wednesday, September 18, the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, announced it was cutting the Federal funds...
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Federal Reserve Update: Rates Remain Unchanged
On June 12, 2024, the Federal Reserve held a critical meeting that has been the focus of investors and market analysts. The outcome...
Celebrating a Market Anniversary: The Day the Dow Hit 10,000
It was 25 years ago today, March 29th, 1999, that the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) topped the 10,000 mark for the first time....
Bitcoins and Marshmallows
As we enter 2024, the buzz in the financial industry has centered around the ability of investors to invest in the price movement of...
A Summary of The Fed’s December Meeting
Interested in all the wonkish details about the Federal Reserve's final meeting this past Wednesday? If so, this article will bring...
The U.S. Debt Ceiling and What It Means for Investors
You likely are starting to hear more and more on the news and online that the U.S. will run out of money at the beginning of June....
2023 Market Outlook
Our 2023 Market Outlook can be summed up in two words: More Volatility! You did not really think we were going to give a numerical...
I-Bonds Are the Latest Hot Thing. Are They Right for You?
I-Phones, I-Pads, I-bonds. The first two are popular Apple products you’re probably familiar with; the third one is a U.S. Treasury...
Annual Reports: Read Them, Or Throw Them Out?
If you’re looking for some light, late summer reading, this article on annual reports may not be for you. But if you want to keep a...
Buying Individual Stocks is a Dangerous Game
Buying individual stocks may be the most tempting thing investors do when it comes to their investments. This temptation increases...
Now May Be The Right Time For Tax-Loss Selling
What is Tax-Loss Selling? Taxes were recently due, and you may still be reeling from the sting of paying heavily due to significant...
Is This The Right Business To Invest In?
Have you ever been approached by someone who said, "Do I have a deal for you!" Perhaps you've been approached by a friend, family...