Tensions in the Russia and the Ukraine have been rising for years, and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine simply mirrors Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea as well as its 2008 invasion of Georgia. At the same time, Russia’s current military action is raising concerns in terms of impacts on financial markets and the global economy. That’s especially visible [...]
Your 2022 reference guide for Federal Income Taxes, Traditional & Roth IRAs, Social Security, Gift & Estate Taxes, Health Savings Accounts, and more. Download 2022 Tax Table PDF This information is for reference only and should be reviewed with a qualified professional as you situation may vary from others. Nothing mentioned above is a [...]
Today we face challenges with rising inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and increasingly dramatic actions by the Fed. Set to drive significant repercussions for investors, with shifts in inflation, in interest rates as the Fed responds to those interest rates, and with unpredictable markets as physical goods and services sales respond to the impact of the pandemic and global supply [...]
Inflation affects any market economy. Unfortunately, that also means it affects how you invest and why. Most people are aware that putting $10,000 in the bank means losing the buying power of that money over 10 years, but why? Inflation is the answer. That same effect impacts investments, how they earn, and what your eventual return is. After all, [...]
Today, inflation is the highest we have seen since the 1980s. With peaks of 7% inflation in 2021, it hit a 30 year high in the U.S., leading to a shift in Fed Policy form “transitory” inflation. A rising rate environment has significant impact on investments. Choosing bonds to beat rising inflation can help you to maintain portfolio stability. [...]
Strong economy growth in 2021 has led to marked inflation and returns on equities, bonds, and most other investments. For example, the S&P 500 rose 28.71% in comparison with inflation going up 7%. That trend has resulted in a clear Federal Reserve path to tighten monetary policy in an attempt to curb rampant inflation. That’s especially true after trends [...]
