Posts by Financial Design Studio, Inc.
[Video] Daylight Savings Time Check
It’s that time of year again when we are adjusting the clocks, either springing forward or falling back. We’re more aware of time because of our surroundings. Either it’s still light out longer or getting dark sooner. Time is important. We never seem to have enough. We all have the same 24 hours in a…
Read MoreDoes The Market Affect Your Happiness?
Remember the saying “If momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy”? This seems to resonate closely with investors. If the market ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. After a strong first quarter of the market performing higher and coming back from the end of 2018 lows investors were starting to feel more confident. With a few days…
Read More[Video] Does One Size Fit All?
STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA ® Hats…I love hats. I have some that are falling apart because I’ve worn them so much. They come in all different shapes, styles, or colors. Some are fitted and some you can fit with the adjustment in the back which says one size fits all. But even though that sounds great…
Read MoreIs Global Trade Tension Progress Already Priced In?
When investing, people consider what may happen in the future regarding an investment. There are so many things you can think (related to your conviction) about for finally making the investment. Today, an item we need to consider together is whether the global trade tension with China is already priced in. What does it mean…
Read MoreWaiting For Fed & Trade Tension Direction
From trade tension to the Fed, the best way to describe this week’s market movement is simply with the word patience. The Fed Slowing Economy We learned from the Fed that they are watching economic data to point toward any interest rate changes or balance sheet changes needed ahead. This is welcome news to investors.…
Read MoreThere’s Always A Market Risk
We’ve seen a nice week of markets moving higher which brings some welcome relief from all of the worries we had just a week or two ago. Much of this relief was brought by easing concerns that global tensions with China are getting better. So now that the government shutdown and global tensions are getting…
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