2025 has been a turbulent year for investors. While the S&P 500 is currently up 0.21%, the year began with significant market volatility. It’s yet another reminder of why having a long term investment plan matters. STAY INVESTED Smart investing can overcome the...

Investors may be experiencing déjà vu as tariffs make headlines. The first Trump administration’s tariffs on China sparked a trade war that whipsawed markets and dominated the news, much like now. How did markets respond? Volatility rose in 2018, driven by the trade...

I’ve been blessed to provide investment advice for over 20 years. I’ve learned a few things along the way that can help you become a better investor. Sometimes the best investment action is no action. Many times, like the great tech bust of 2000, the Great...

Warren Buffett announced on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 that he is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway as of 12/31/2025. The 94-year-old investor has had a great ride and done very well for his investors. What can we learn from him? Many things. Let me highlight...

This week we’re taking a deeper look at tariffs (as of today!) and the impact of the economy. Steve Watson Equity Portfolio Manager with the Capital Group (home of the American Funds) takes a look…. The latest round of tariffs launched by the U.S. government in early...

President Trump’s tariffs have put market volatility back in the spotlight. After tariffs on nearly all trading partners were announced on April 2, the S&P 500 Index briefly descended into bear market territory — a rare sign of extreme economic pessimism when...

It’s been a tough year for investment markets. The S&P 500 is down -8.47% year to date. You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t fear loss. But smart investing can overcome the power of emotion by focusing on relevant research, solid data and proven strategies. There...

The quarter ending March 31, 2025 seems like eons ago. Quick review: S&P 500 stocks was down 4.3%, International (DM) Developed Markets was up 7.0% and US Bonds was up 2.8%. Being well diversified was key in the first quarter of 2025. The most recent topic is...

So far in 2025, five of the so-called Magnificent Seven tech stocks that have invested aggressively in Artificial Intelligence (AI) — Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon and Alphabet — declined, lagging the broader S&P 500 Index through March 25. Two developments...

We have been helping people plan for retirement for over 20 years. Being financially set is our focus. What you may not know is we also spend time helping our clients be prepared for a life in retirement. It is important to know what you are retiring to, not just what...