Richard discusses current economic factors that are moving the markets.
Category: Interest Rates
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.
Rate Hike: Good or Bad for Retirees?
The Fed recently announce a .25% increase to the Federal Funds Rate. Additional incremental rate hikes may follow in 2016. If you are retired (or soon will be), you will want to consider what gradually higher interest rates could mean for
How Might Higher Inflation Affect Your Investments?
What might higher inflation (and correspondingly higher interest rates) mean for your portfolio? Under such conditions, your investments may perform better than you think. But caution may be in order.
The U.S. Savings Bond Tax Trap
The U.S. Savings Bond Tax Trap Did you buy U.S. Savings Bonds decades ago? Or did your parents or grandparents purchase some for you? If so, take a look at them before April 15 rolls around. Your bonds may have matured. That means they…