Don’t Succumb to the Fear of Missing Out

If you’ve followed markets or financial news, especially in the past few years, you may have come across the term “fear of missing out,” commonly abbreviated to FOMO. When markets keep going up, FOMO can start to creep in. It can start to feel like you’re leaving gains on the table by not rebalancing your portfolio to include the ultra-high growth assets that saw big jumps. The desire to get as much as you can from your assets is normal, but if you let it influence your decisions, you could end up risking more than you can afford. In […]
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Your Finances

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have major economic consequences around the world, including here in America. After a tumultuous two years during the pandemic, the global economy faces new threats as a result of this conflict – spiking energy prices and inflation, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility. Our team of financial professionals constructs financial strategies designed to fortify the portfolios of all we serve. What Could This Conflict Have to Do With Your Wallet? As we learned during the pandemic, something happening halfway around the world can have a major effect on us. In the case of Russia’s […]
Three Things to Know About Investing in Retirement

There’s a lot of investing advice out there, but how do you know what’s right or what’s right for your specific situation? The rules can change a bit when you get closer to and enter retirement, and the world of investing is constantly changing. There’s a lot to know about investing in retirement, and we can help you learn. The World of Investing Has Changed Cryptocurrency? Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTS)? The world of investing has changed quite a bit during your lifetime. During this time of low-interest rates and high inflation, those nearing and in retirement should consider how they […]
Review Your Investment Strategy and Prepare for 2022

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on 2021, how your financial situation may have changed, and your goals for next year. Maybe 2022 is the year you’ll retire, or maybe not. Either way, you can review your investment strategy and prepare for 2022 and beyond. We Saw Record Highs in 2021 – What Will We See in 2022? The S&P 500 index logged 64 new highs in 2021 as of November.[1] But how long can this last? According to a recent Allianz survey, 54% of American investors see the stock market heading for a […]
Is Cash Still King?

According to Coin News, in 2020 it cost roughly 1.76 cents to make one penny. Not only is the cost of producing money a negative, the convenience of having exact change at your fingertips is playing a bigger part in the appeal of cash. The days of cash being the primary form of payment might be coming to an end. Payments for goods and services have been trending toward digital for several decades and became commonplace by the 2010s. Banks have their own apps that allow virtual banking and mobile deposits. When you can get cash back at the […]