31 March, 2021
National Debt And Stocks
National Debt And Stocks Question: Are you concerned that with the national debt that the value of our stocks could drop dramatically, and what can be done to safeguard such a drop? *Response was given in January of 2021. Response: The bill for the COVID 19 response is going to have to be paid for by someone. The US national debt per working individual at the[...] Continue reading25 February, 2021
Markets Don’t Wait
There were two distinct phases to the first quarter. The first was characterized by an equity market surging to all-time highs. This phase quickly faded into what seems like a distant memory following the emergence of COVID-19 as a global pandemic, largely shutting down the global economy. Financial markets were derailed as investors attempted to assess the extent and[...] Continue reading17 April, 2020
Why You Should Keep a Close Eye on the Repo Market
One of the most overlooked powers of the financial market is so important that it actually acts as the plumbing that makes everything go. I’m talking about the repo market, which is shorthand for repurchase agreements. Although there are a lot of moving parts within the repo market, it’s a critical system that helps the financial market and economy function[...] Continue reading2 October, 2019
Market Volatility Is Not as Spooky as it Sounds
Even though Halloween is right around the corner, investors shouldn’t let the market spook them. When the market is on a slight downturn, it’s common for some investors to become nervous or scared. However, these ebbs and flows are the nature of the market and it’s crucial for investors to not let the bumps along the way distract them from their savings goals.[...] Continue reading30 October, 2018