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Priced for Perfection in an Imperfect World
Investors, having seen the light, race towards it with great expectations. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ are, once again, near all-time highs. By the look of the lofty stock market indexes, the American economy must be operating at full tilt. Continue reading
Expect the Unexpected in 2025
Sometimes things don’t always go according to plan. An unexpected car repair can blow the monthly budget. A lingering illness can delay completing a big project. Continue reading
Flying on a Wing and a Prayer
The main essence, as we understand it, is that over the last 18 months the Federal Reserve has reduced its balance sheet by nearly $1 trillion. With less Fed credit available, market interest rates must go higher. As interest rates go up, asset prices (stocks, bonds, and real estate) will eventually go down. Continue reading
