• Major equity indexes were up in October, with the Dow Jones Industrial, S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Indexes all reaching new highs. Equities were resilient to supply chain constraints, inflationary pressures, and rising ...

    Published On: November 11, 2021Categories: Stock Market
  • Even as the popularity of cryptocurrency has taken centerstage as a possible replacement to traditional country currencies, some believe that the dollar’s supremacy may continue as investors seek stability in the world’s healthiest ...

    Published On: November 10, 2021Categories: Economy
  • Severe labor shortages and supply chain disruptions continue to hamper industries throughout the country, elevating inflationary pressures for millions of Americans. Higher prices for gasoline and natural gas are expected to raise heating ...

    Published On: November 10, 2021Categories: Economy
  • November 2021 (all values as of 10.29.2021) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 35,819 S&P 500 4,605 Nasdaq 15,498 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 0.48% 10 Yr Treasury 1.55% 10 Yr Municipal 1.22% High ...

    Published On: November 10, 2021Categories: Market Index Returns
  • As store and restaurant closures prompted consumers nationwide to stay home last year during the height of the pandemic, consumers spent less, and saved more. In addition, massive stimulus efforts by the government ...

    Published On: October 20, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior
  • As retirement approaches, estimating income for the retirement years is critical in planning for living and leisure expenses. It is suggested to request an updated Social Security Statement which estimates the projected benefit ...

    Published On: October 19, 2021Categories: Budgeting, Financial Planning
  • Natural gas prices soared to levels not seen since 2008 as increased demand and limited supply have pushed prices to nearly triple from where they were in May 2020. Expanding global demand due ...

    Published On: October 18, 2021Categories: Economy
  • The adoption of hybrid and electric cars worldwide has been a trend for years, with limited options from only a few manufacturers. A recent surge of new entrants into the market along with ...

    Published On: October 15, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy
  • The median household income fell in 2020 for the first time since 2014, according to the most recent Census Bureau data released in September. Widespread stimulus payments as well as enhanced unemployment benefits ...

    Published On: October 14, 2021Categories: Debt/Mortgage/Liabilities, Economy
  • Rates moved slightly higher in September as markets look to the Fed for indications of a taper. Yields on government, corporate and municipal bonds rose, sending bond prices lower. The Federal Reserve announced ...

    Published On: October 13, 2021Categories: Debt/Mortgage/Liabilities