Category: Blog
The Stock and Bond Markets
This year continues to be a rewarding one for stock and bond investors alike. Despite the uncertainty introduced by an ...
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The Five Pillars of U.S. Economic Strength
In last month’s client letter, Forrest Bell, CFP® wrote about Fed Chairman Powell’s five favorable U.S. economic conditions: strong job ...
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The July Fed Meeting
After beginning its interest rate tightening cycle in December 2015, on July 31st the Federal Reserve voted to reduce its ...
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What Will Make Up the Content of Your Days During Retirement?
Depending on how close you are to your planned retirement date, the above question will be either frighteningly urgent, or ...
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Interest Rates, Tariffs, and Economic Growth
Interest Rates, Tariffs, and Economic Growth Interest rates and their impact on the economy and markets have received significant attention ...
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Double Digit Returns Take Center Stage for 2019
The U.S. stock market completed the best first-half performance since 1997. All major indices, whether foreign or domestic, ended June ...
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Schwab Phishing Attempt Reported
Bell received notification from our custodian, Charles Schwab, of a text message-based phishing attempt imitating Schwab. The phishing attempt appears ...
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Interest Rates Down; Bond Investments Up; Stock Market Whipsawed
Interest Rates Down; Bond Investments Up; Stock Market Whipsawed May brought the first month of stock market losses in 2019. ...
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The Best Surprises of April 2019
The first print of 2019 U.S. domestic product growth (GDP) for Q1 ending March 31 came in at 3.2%! This ...
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