Understanding Dividend Stocks
Published September 13, 2022 514 Views
Dividend stocks have recently become popular on Wall Street, with some investing in them in search of income to combat inflation or as a buffer against market volatility. In the second quarter of 2022, dividend payouts set a record despite economic slowdown, inflation, and rising interest rates, and...
Back to School Survival Tips: From Pre-K to College
Published September 7, 2022 688 Views
The school year has officially begun! Whether your children or grandchildren are heading into school for the first time, heading to college for the first time, and everything in between, it’s important to keep in mind that this is also a first time for parents. How should you continue to budge...
Retiring in a Down Market
Published September 2, 2022 799 Views
If you’re considering retirement, either now or in the near future, you may be concerned about what a year of negative returns can mean for your lifestyle. The first few years can be critical to determining what is sustainable over the course of your retirement. However, research has shown tha...
Stock Market 101: What are Growth and Value Stock
Published August 31, 2022 853 Views
The Stock Market can be confusing and knowing how different types of companies are classified can help pare down some of that confusion. Most companies can be broken down into one of two categories: Grow or Value. Each focus on a different piece to return profit to their investors. ...
But Does It Feel Right? Why Relationship Building and Financial Planning Go Hand in Hand
Published August 26, 2022 993 Views
It’s all in the relationship. Today, more than ever, we are feeling the shift from antiquated structure to a flow of comfortable space in all aspects of our lives. While there is need to acknowledge the changing times, it’s important to consider progress with thoughtfulness,...
Student Loan Cancellation and Updates to PSLF for Non-Profit, Government and First Responders. Does this apply to you?
Published August 25, 2022 931 Views
Yesterday, President Biden announced that he will cancel student loan debt for millions of Americans. If you took out your loans prior to June 30th of this year and earn less than $125,000 per year (or $250,000 as a couple), you will have $10,000 of federal student loan debt forgiven. If you receive...
Investing in a Recession
Published August 19, 2022 1119 Views
Should I buy the dip or move all my money into cold hard cash? By now, if you’ve been keeping up with the news, radio, this blog, or whispers at your local gas station and grocery store; you should have an idea as to what has caused inflation to rise and the factors that are making it burn...
Inflation Expected to Cool Off in Coming Months
Published August 16, 2022 1097 Views
Since January, the American people have had inflation at the forefront of their minds; higher gas prices, higher costs at the grocery store, higher prices for raw goods have all spurred this major concern. There may be a light at the end of the tunnel. Since the release of the July price...
Consumer Confidence Expected to Rise as Gas Prices Fall
Published August 11, 2022 1268 Views
On Wednesday, the average price of gas fell to $4 a gallon; about $1 from it’s high in June. Gas prices play an important role in consumer sentiment, especially since most of us pass at least half-a-dozen gas stations on our way to work. As gas prices fall, experts believe that people will beg...
Have You Recently Changed Jobs? US Economy Adds More Than 500,000 Jobs In July.
Published August 9, 2022 1334 Views
Last month, the US economy added 528,000 jobs as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its latest payroll report. With this, both unemployment and payrolls returned to pre-pandemic levels, with unemployment reducing to 3.5%. This is more than double expectations and continues this year&rsquo...