Will the U.S. Economy Avoid a Recession Next Year?

It is still a close call on whether the economy will enter a recession or not, but JP Morgan does believe slow growth is the most likely outcome, while risks for a mild recession remain. From our partners at JP Morgan….. “As the U.S. economy enters the fourth quarter,...

Stocks Take a Pause in the 3rd Quarter 2023

We are now in the final three months of 2023. No pumpkin anything for me…thank you! (except carving. I do like to carve them.) Stock markets did not perform in the third quarter of this year. Only two investment segments were up for the quarter: commodities and cash....

As the Fed Pauses, What’s Next for Inflation and Rates?

Are we there yet? No one can say for sure. The Federal Reserve once again hit pause on interest rates at its September meeting but left the door open for at least one additional hike in 2023. The most important question for investors now, however, is not how high will...

The Best (and Worst) States to Retire to in 2023

If you are looking to retire in the next few years, you may wonder, “where would it cost me less to retire?” Bankrate.com took a look at the topic, basing their rankings on: affordability (40%), overall well-being (25%), quality and cost of healthcare (20%), weather...

Is Adding an Associate Right for Your Practice?

In a previous Dental Insights discussing passive income ideas, one top voted topic was: “adding an associate to your practice.” We reached out to one of our Dental CPA partner firms, Benchmarks Financial Group and their president and CEO: Joelle Klovanish. With...