Stock Market

Do you have a plethora of financial fears on your plate at the moment? Amongst uncertainty of today’s economic climate plus geopolitical conflict, it’s easy to find yourself battling a new financial frustration daily.

Despite what some might believe, the market’s continual climb (while non-linear) doesn’t stem from the Fed or low interest rates. Instead, this draws down to economic growth and the fact that corporations are earning more money overall.

Despite an overall healthy economy, you might be wondering: Why is today’s market outlook telling a different story? The volatility we’ve seen draws down to a multitude of factors, and understanding those can help you gain more clarity on how they impact your retirement portfolio.

For the first time since August 2019, the U.S. economy saw a yield curve inversion. This means the interest rate paid on our short-term debt exceeded the paid interest rate on long-term debt of the same quality.

There’s something to be said about a “glass half-full” mentality, and despite what is currently unknown, we still might be able to foresee a relative direction of where we're going, via the market.

With a lack of clarity still in the financial forecast, this article spotlights two fear and greed-based biases you will want to be aware of, so you can learn to not only manage them, but to also put more focus toward the long-term success of your investments.

If news headlines of the Fed raising short-term interest rates has you feeling frazzled – particularly in relation to the market – here’s your signal to remain calm.

When it comes to volatility and finding a desired risk level within your portfolio, here is a handy acronym we at Howard Bailey even use with the families we meet with: C.A.N. you take the risk? (C-Capacity, A-Attitude and N-Need).

Prices on everything from gas to groceries are on the rise, so if you’re feeling unsettled about how this could impact Wall Street as well, take a moment to view the data.

You’ve probably heard it before, but it holds steadfast and true: Boring is often better when it comes to investing.

The goal of a secure retirement plan is to prevent you from staying awake at night worrying about the next financial crisis, but in the event you have an investment nightmare, what would it be?

Here’s a unique way to view your investment options, and it’s a strategy Warren Buffett and his right-hand man, Charlie Munger, utilize as well.