Category: Markets

Differentiating the Major Fund Types

There comes a time in many conversations I have, where I can see the nervousness build. When I see that happen, I know exactly what is going on. There is

What are Bond Yields and Why Do They Matter?

Previously, I broke down some of the most common terms associated with bonds and what they mean.  But there was one term I left unexplained – and often, it’s the

Debt Ceiling Update

On May 1, the Secretary of the Treasury informed Congress that the U.S. could default on its debt by June 1 if legislators do not raise the nation’s debt ceiling.1

Volatility Do’s and Dont’s

Between rising interest rates and a recent spate of bank failures, there’s a lot of uncertainty in the economy right now. This, in turn, has brought volatility back to the

Frustrated Yet?

If you are paying any attention to the news or even just the conversations wafting through the office, you have heard the concerns regarding the world and domestic economy. Inflation

Questions You Were Afraid to Ask #2: Why is the price of the Dow so much higher than the S&P 500?

I recently started a new series of letters called “Questions You Were Afraid to Ask.”  Each month, we will look at a common question that many investors have but feel

Eleven Ways to Help Yourself Stay Sane in a Crazy Market

Words to ponder “Investors should remember that excitement and expenses are their enemies. And if they insist on trying to time their participation in equities, they should try to be