Since new tariffs were announced last year, global trade has been a source of uncertainty for financial markets and the economy. In February, the Supreme Court ruled that the original “Liberation Day” tariffs were illegal, resulting in [...]
Inflation is an occasional economic event, but when unmanaged, it poses significant threats to the economy. It dilutes the purchasing power of money, leading to a decline in the standard of living, among other detrimental effects. [...]
The stock market has climbed to new all-time highs following several periods of uncertainty this year. This is welcome news for investors, especially because many parts of the market have contributed to the rally, including sectors such [...]
Understanding the fundamentals of taxation, specifically income tax and capital gains tax, is crucial in financial planning. These taxation methods differ significantly in their characterization, calculation, and impact on investment returns. Here, we explain each to help [...]
With the November midterm election approaching, campaigns are starting to intensify across the country. Politics have only grown more divisive in recent decades, so it’s natural for investors to wonder whether the election should influence their financial [...]
National Financial Awareness Day is an annual initiative, typically held in August, that educates the general public about investing. This event encourages individuals to understand the importance of investing, learn about the processes involved, and ultimately work [...]
Markets experienced a challenging environment in July with major indices ending the month slightly lower. However, this is in the context of healthy year-to-date gains and a broad market that is not far from its all-time high. [...]
Target date funds (TDFs), also known as lifecycle or age-based funds, are mutual funds that automatically adjust their asset allocation over time, becoming more conservative as the investor’s selected retirement date approaches. The underlying principle of TDFs [...]
Treasury rates have surged to their highest levels in recent years due to a combination of concerns around inflation, oil prices, the national debt, and the Fed. The 10-year Treasury yield is once again above 4.6% and [...]
In our modern world, computers and cell phones have become everyday necessities that are expected to simply work. Yet, there is unbelievable complexity behind not only the engineering that makes them possible, but also in the supply [...]
