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Weekly Update: March 12th, 2023
This week brought mixed reactions from investors and analysts as economic reports revealed conflicting trends in the market. While more jobs were created than expected in February, the unemployment rate increased from 3.4% to 3.6%. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's hawkish...
Swipe now, pay later? The danger of high credit card debt could be closer than you think.
It's no secret that individuals and families feel the squeeze of rising interest rates and prices on nearly everything. Prices from eggs to labor have dramatically increased over the last year, and sadly there's no end in sight. With the increased costs comes the risk...
Weekly Update: March 4th, 2023
It's finally March, and signs of spring are here; however, that didn't stop Mother Nature from delivering a final snowstorm out West and in the Midwest. As we closed out February, stocks ended the month in the red. Stock volatility is something we're going to have to...
Weekly Update: February 26th, 2023
We saw mortgage rates rise for the third consecutive week landing at 6.5%. The Fed has continuously raised interest rates for months to curb record-high inflation. As interest rates rise, it becomes more expensive for individuals to borrow money resulting in higher...
Are you expecting a tax return? 3 ways to maximize your return
Tax season is upon us, and we must start the annual document-gathering process. For some, this is an intense process of spreadsheets and countless documents that must be analyzed. For others, it's a simple task they complete online themselves. Preparing our...
Weekly Update: February 19th, 2023
The market continues to illustrate its volatility as our economy tries to find its way in this post-pandemic environment. We all struggle with high inflation and elevated costs, and everyone feels the effects. If that wasn't bad enough, egg prices are still high....