As we have discussed in a previous issue of E2E’s weekly newsletter, the current low income and capital tax rates are set to expire on December 31, 2025. Given the significant increase in the US deficit, the general consensus is that the tax rates will go up January...

One of the main goals we are asked to calculate for our financial coaching clients is: “How much do I need to save to be able to retire comfortably?” This calculation has many moving parts but I thought today we could give you this chart with some general rules of...

This week, some thoughts from our partners at JP Morgan….. Inflation is often feared to be a self-fulfilling prophecy, as consumers and businesses that expect higher prices may inadvertently fuel inflationary pressures themselves. For example, consumers may ask for a...

The events going on around the world like the Israel/Palestine conflict and the Russian invasion of Ukraine may cause you pause to invest. It is important to know that in my 30+ years in the business, there have always been reasons not to invest. But actual previous...

Political news is sure to dominate the headlines in 2024. More than half of the world’s population is heading to the polls, from Taiwan to South Africa. And with debates raging over immigration, international policy and social issues, the U.S. presidential election is...

“The Magnificent Seven stocks — Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla — now sport a market cap of around $12 trillion. Looking further into the market, the sales and profitability of the next $12 trillion in market cap are represented by 42...

If you are tempted by the higher interest rates on bank products, read this from our partners at JP Morgan….. “Investors tempted by higher cash rates should remember that re-investment risk is elevated, and holding too much cash can come at a cost. Over the past two...

2023 was a great year for the economy and investment markets. The S&P 500 was up 26.3%, international large and mid-sized company stocks were up 18.9% and US corporate bonds were up 5.5%. And the U.S. did not go into a recession. Which of the pundits got these...