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I’ve barely gotten used to writing 2024 when I put the date on something, and we’re already well into the year’s fourth quarter. We’re already making Thanksgiving plans and talking about Christmas travel. Here in northern Michigan, the weather has turned very November, making sure we don’t forget that time is moving on. The end […]
Note: Listen to our latest Kitchen Table Podcast Episode where Dave and Nick Discuss this in detail. Stocks continued to surge higher during the third quarter, with every index we watch posting positive returns. The Federal Reserve finally pivoted to lowering interest rates in September. Overall, inflation has continued to cool, falling to 2.6% in […]
https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S3_Ep37.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we dive into the key developments in the markets during the third quarter of 2024, along with an update on the current economic environment. Join us as we discuss how stocks surged across the globe, inflation continues to cool, and the Federal Reserve’s pivotal decision to […]
There is no escaping this year’s Presidential election. Every television commercial, every spam robocall, every inch of our neighbor’s yard, reminds us that we must vote in November. As we meet with clients for reviews this fall, the question of what the election will mean for the markets and the economy looms in the background. […]
The longer I practice financial planning, the more I understand that if you don’t preserve your health in retirement, all our talk of goals and spending plans is for naught. You can’t travel, enjoy time with your grandkids, or generally remain active if you do not preserve your health. Furthermore, healthcare for retirees is a […]
Note: Listen to our latest Kitchen Table Podcast Episode where Dave and Nick Discuss this in detail. S3E25 – Q2 2024 Review and Q3 Outlook Stock and bond returns were mixed overall for the second quarter. The broad US indices continued to push higher in the second quarter of 2024, driven by the continuing boom […]
The new year started with strong stock market returns, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, European Stoxx 600, and Japanese Nikkei indices all making new record highs during the quarter. The broad MSCI All Cap World Index (MSCI ACWI) returned 8.2% for the quarter. As we roll into the year’s second quarter, the focus continues to […]
From our friends at Clearnomics… With the presidential election season heating up, there will no doubt be a flurry of daily headlines between now and election day on November 5. A rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump seems inevitable with Trump currently leading many presidential polls among registered voters while Biden is raising and […]
Welcome to the “Market Minute” series! In this weekly blog post, Dave provides you with all the latest updates on market and economic trends that you need to stay on top of. Stock Market US markets were down last week while developed international stocks and emerging markets performed quite well. The MSCI EAFE index of […]
Welcome to the “Market Minute” series! In this weekly blog post, Dave provides you with all the latest updates on market and economic trends that you need to stay on top of. Fickle Market The markets can be fickle, and we saw that on Tuesday last week when a slightly – higher than expected inflation […]
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