Investing
Rapid Repose To Coronavirus For The Economy
A lot is happening in response to the spread of the coronavirus. As you all know, many of us are in lock-down, working from home and hoping that these actions help “flatten the curve” on the spread of the virus. The Response Moves by the Federal and State governments to stem the…
Read MoreMarch Investment Financial Newsletter
March Investment Financial Newsletter A lot has happened since we published last month’s February Investment Newsletter. At that time, the S&P 500 was making new record highs and economic data was solid. There were very few signs of trouble. Fast forward three short weeks, and the landscape has changed dramatically. The Coronavirus, which started quietly…
Read MoreDust Off Those Circuit Breakers
Dust Off Those Circuit Breakers On October 19, 1987 the stock market crashed, with the S&P 500 falling more than 20% in one day. The move was so swift and so unexpected that stock exchanges weren’t equipped with a game plan for how to handle such volatility. The solution? Circuit breakers. Let’s see…
Read MoreEmergency Rate Cut By The Federal Reserve
Emergency Rate Cut By The Federal Reserve On Tuesday, March 3, the Federal Reserve announced a surprise rate cut of 0.50%. This was the seventh time in the last 20 years that the Federal Reserve cut rates between its normally scheduled meetings. Let’s look at the impact and implications. First, it’s important to…
Read More[Video] Stay Alert! Things Change. [Like Better Interest Rates]
MICHELLE SMALENBERGER, CFP® Stay Alert! Things Change. Did you know that interest rates have actually been trending hire? Which means the money you have been saving in your savings account can also be earning more. I want to show you what this looks like and if you don’t pay attention to things like this,…
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