Inflation is a tax. Let me explain. Inflation reduces the purchasing power of your cash and earnings while simultaneously redistributing wealth to the federal government. When prices go up, we pay a higher sales tax at the grocery store, restaurants,…
Whether you are just starting your career or about to retire, you need to understand the risks you are facing when you plan for your future retirement. Most experts recommend that you should aim to replace about 80% of work…
Happy New Year to all! 2018 kept us on our toes. It seems that 2019 is promising to do the same. All major world indices posted declines in 2018. S&P 500 finished lower by -4.5%. While the small-cap S&P 600…
Overview The US stock market was on an absolute tear this summer. S&P 500 went up by 7.65% and completed its best 3rd quarter since 2013. Despite the February correction, the US stocks managed to recover from the 10% drop. All…
Market Outlook April 2018 After a record high 2017, the volatility has finally returned. Last year the market experienced one of the highest risk-adjusted performances in recent history. In 2017 there were only 10 trading where the S&P 500 moved…
Protecting Your Portfolio from Inflation The 2016 election revived the hopes of some market participants for higher interest rates and higher inflation. Indeed, the 10-year Treasury rate went from 1.45% in July to 2.5% in December before settling at around…
