Someday, interest rates will come down again. Here are 10 things Americans should consider when they do.
Category: Interest Rates
FDIC: Strategies for Surviving an Economic Storm
Financial Advisor Richard Sturm discusses the risks of cash reserves that are not protected by the FDIC.
August 2023 Update
Recent gains in the stock market have captured attention, but are they a sign of a lasting trend or merely a prelude to potential challenges?
June Economic Update: Proceeding with Caution
Richard discusses current economic factors that are moving the markets.
The Collapse of SVB – In Simple Terms
Richard explains the collapse of SVB Bank in simple to understand terms.
That Was Fast!
As the Coronavirus causes volatility in the financial markets, the Federal Reserve lowers a key interest rate. What is the reason for this predictable move? Did it go far enough, or are more cuts likely?
BLOOP!
What does the Fed’s decision to cut interest rates for the second time this year mean for the economy and your investments?
11 Things You Need to Know About the Yield Curve
Yield curve inversions can be a precursor to a recession. Should investors be concerned?
Outlook 2019
Our stock market has been experiencing a tremendous run since the bottom of the 2008/2009 recession. In fact, the current economic expansion will celebrate a full decade this June and could surpass the longest expansion in history that took place between 1991 through 2001. What might be ahead?
The Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rates
How might the Federal Reserve’s rate hike affect your finances? This article explains.