Passive, Active, or Both?
Index funds, which try to match the performance of a particular market index, have drawn increasing interest from investors, but traditional actively managed funds [...]
401(k) Day
National 401(k) Day is a day of importance since it prompts us to check in on our nest egg. Unless you're the type who [...]
How To Think About Inflation
Last week,The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosted its annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, where central bankers, policymakers, academics, and economists from around [...]
A Surprisingly Good Sign for Housing
From Heavy Highway Congestion to Eerily Empty Roadways Not to play up too much on the data from the National Association of Home Builders [...]
While Tough For Equities, August Has Been Good For Fixed Income
Most investors are aware that seasonal patterns exist in equities, but they may not be as familiar with the seasonal patterns in fixed income [...]
Should You Participate In A 401(k) Without A Match?
One key advantage of 401(k) plans is that employers often provide a matching contribution. Employer matches represent a guaranteed return on your retirement investment, and it almost [...]
Too Good To Be True?
Headline CPI eased in July to 8.5% year-over-year from 9.1% in June. Still above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) long-run target rate, the annual rate [...]
English Premier League Soccer Kickoff: Do Stocks Cheer Red Or Blue?
Are you into soccer? The most watched, and arguably the most exciting, soccer league in the world kicked off this weekend across the pond: [...]
Celebrate and Support Independent Realtors!
Big box and chain stores may seem more convenient and less expensive than shopping at independent retailers—but at what cost? That question is at [...]
What The Last 10 Years Can Tell Us About the Next 10
Investors love to chase returns! In the near term, it can potentially be a successful strategy that has some strong academic and industry research [...]