The Bond Market Doesn’t Care About the Moody’s Downgrade (Yet)
In November, rating agency Moody’s announced that it had downgraded is credit rating outlook on U.S. government debt from stable to negative. They cited wide [...]
The S&P 500 Total Return Has All-time Highs in Sight
Following its post-summer restlessness, the S&P 500 has sternly gained steam, bouncing 9.5% off the October 27 low. Fueled by a softening CPI print, [...]
New Year, New Opportunities
As we usher in the new year, we find ourselves at the forefront of a dynamic investment landscape filled with opportunities. Along with the [...]
Bonds vs GICs
Given the recent pauses in interest rate hikes by both Canada and the US, some investors are now anticipating a potential end to rate [...]
Social Security COLA Frequently Asked Questions
More than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2024. On [...]
The Fed Remains Unchanged (Again)
In a unanimous decision last Thursday, The Fed left interest rates unchanged following its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. This marks the second [...]
All About RMDs
For investors that have been blessed to have accumulated wealth in IRAs or 401(k)s, it's crucial to be familiar with required minimum distributions (RMDs), [...]
November is National Long-Term Care Insurance Awareness Month
Did you know that 70% of men and women over the age of 65 will need some kind of long-term care services? Erin D. [...]
Existing Home Sales Shrink
As mortgage rates climb to 8%, existing home sales in the US dropped below four million in September for the first time since October [...]