How to make art part of your investment portfolioWho doesn’t want to include high-priced art in their portfolio and call it an investment while enjoying its magnificence over the...
The risk of being too conservative with your investmentsSome people don't like the stock market. Confidence waned since the 2008-2009 Financial Crisis with fewer people participating^1 in the...
A short history of market correctionsSenator Schumer accused President Trump of having temper tantrums. This also is a good description of the markets in recent weeks. The...
Are we in a recession?Investopedia describes a recession as a “significant decline in economic activity that goes on for more than a few months”^1. This does...
Market analysis: the wake of rising ratesGlobal markets sold off last week, effectively erasing gains so far this year. This comes in the wake of increasing U.S. Reserve rates,...
How to invest during a trade warA lot has happened with news of tariffs and the threat of a trade war. The U.S. dollar, as a consequence, rose against a basket of...
The true cost of consumer debtA sudden emergency or a general rise in expenses may be a couple of reasons why people incur debt. Or, it could be from a nice vacation...
Portfolio down? It may be your bondsWith equities being flat for the year, (S&P 500 has a 1.78% gain year to date) you may be wondering where the recent volatility is coming...
Is the bear market finally over?Finally overcoming the first bout of volatility not seen since 2016, the S&P 500 is up 2% so far this year. This return is thanks to last...
The market's new trading rangeThe S&P 500 saw more volatility in the last two weeks than in the last two years. This is after a short-lived recovery from the first...