What if the Fed DOESN’T Cut Interest Rates?

Interest rates are a hot topic! Earlier this year, many investors were convinced the U.S. Federal Reserve (aka The Fed, FOMC) was on track to reduce interest rates four times by the end of 2024. It now appears The Fed is in no rush based on the latest strength of the...

Combating Higher Auto & Homeowner Insurance Rates

Have you been noticing your auto and homeowners’ premiums going up? You are not alone. According to the Insurance Information Institute, auto rates from 2020 to 2023 have been increasing 5% to 20%. And homeowners’(HO) rates have been going up 7.6% from 2020 to 2021....

Nuclear Power is Set to Make a Comeback. Thank AI.

Given the need for more electricity worldwide in our more and more connected lives, I’ve always thought about why nuclear power has not made a comeback. Yes, there have been accidents but overall, it is considered some of the most efficient and clean sources of...

Happy Tax Day! (Except you MA & ME)

Federal and state tax returns are due today. Except if you live in Massachusetts or Maine. Happy Patriots’ Day to you in MA & ME! You have until 4/17 to file. Yes, you can file an extension, but your taxes are to be paid by today. Be sure to thank your CPA for all...

Megatrend to Watch: The AI Revolution

It is no longer news that artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the business landscape. Let’s review a specific example beyond the typical as described by Capital Group’s Equity Portfolio Manager: Mark Casey. “Artificial intelligence has captured the imaginations...