Abnormal Returns

APRIL 24, 2023

(thisisthetop.substack.com) Advisers How should advisers dress in the new economy? kitces.com) What financial advisers want from their asset managers. advisorperspectives.com) Some real-world insights from “More Than Money: Real-Life Stories of Financial Planning.”

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This month's edition kicks off with the news that custodial platform Altruist is eliminating the $1 per account monthly fee for its portfolio management and reporting technology for advisors on its platform, which on the one hand suggests that the economies of scale Altruist has achieved in the wake of its move to become a fully self-clearing custodian (..)

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Zoe Financial

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smart Investing: Focus On Your Longterm Financial Goals Its imperative to begin the investment process with a clear idea of your goals and the time frame for your financial plan to accomplish them. Opinions expressed by Zoe Financial are based on economic or market conditions at the time this material was written.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Navigating Record-High Credit Card Debt With a Solid Financial Plan Credit card debt has reached a record high of $1 trillion despite high borrowing costs that may continue rising, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve. The record-high credit card debt presents a significant challenge for both individuals and the economy.

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Integrity Financial Planning

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The 2022 economy has broken multiple records, first, with the highest inflation rate in 40 years, and now, the highest federal reserve interest rates since 2008. [1] Whether it is an adjustable-rate mortgage or even a credit card plan, the increase in interest rates could lead to higher expenses. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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Integrity Financial Planning

JULY 28, 2022

How should your financial plan be revised over time? Financial uncertainty in the market is giving a lot of people a lot of anxiety. You’ve got to focus more on your particular situation as opposed to the big picture of the country, the economy, or whatever because you can’t do anything about a lot of things.

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Your Richest Life

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the economy is in a good place right now, and with inflation rates creeping back up , there is no reason to make another cut at this time. Future cuts will depend on inflation and the strength of the economy as the year goes on. 2025 Inflation creeps up The U.S.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

JANUARY 22, 2024

On today’s show, we discuss: The macro economy in 2023, and what to expect in 2024 Financial planning basics Commodity trading Behavioral finance and how it affects investing decisions A live Q and A A conversation with Andy Daniels, a legend in the commodity trading.

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oXYGen Financial

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

As part of your financial planning, give away some of your assets. Philanthropy and charitable giving is serving public and support initiatives that may not be covered by the public or private sector which helps create thriving societies and economies, especially considering the. ]] You might find the answer shocking.

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Discipline Funds

MAY 28, 2024

The US economy has outperformed expectations by most metrics. One good way to think about this is that there’s an old rule in financial planning that you should spend about 28% of your household income on a mortgage. It’s a number so big that it’s made standardized financial planning rules void of value.

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Integrity Financial Planning

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The conventional idea is that when the economy is struggling, interest rates may be lowered to help stimulate business growth. In a healthy economy, inflation is a sign of a growing economy. However, high inflation may be a sign of an economy changing too fast for all its participants to adjust.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Navigating Record-High Credit Card Debt With a Solid Financial Plan Credit card debt has reached a record high of $1 trillion despite high borrowing costs that may continue rising, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve. The record-high credit card debt presents a significant challenge for both individuals and the economy.

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Integrity Financial Planning

MARCH 19, 2023

What Is Rolling Recession You may have noticed that the economy after the pandemic has been very up and down. A recession is traditionally defined as a consistent, widespread downturn in the economy. [1] appeared first on Integrity Financial Planning, Inc.

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Your Richest Life

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, we can take a look at how the markets and economy performed, where we stand now, and what might be on the horizon for 2024. In fact, during the first three quarters of the year, the economy grew at a rate of 3.2 All in all, the markets and economy performed stronger than anticipated in 2023.

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Nationwide Financial

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How could the midterm elections affect the economy? With all the uncertainty around the election outcomes, it’s hard to say what the impact on the economy will be after Election Day. That has helped sustain the economy through the COVID recovery, but seems unlikely to continue under divided government.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 18, 2024

Carson Investment Research 2024 Midyear Outlook: Eyes on the Prize The economy continues to see a solid rate of expansion with low risk of a recession. SUMMARY OF MAJOR VIEWS The economy remains resilient supported by job gains, income growth, and strong consumer balance sheets as well as productivity gains on the business side.

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Integrity Financial Planning

MARCH 28, 2023

Changes in the Global Economy For many years the world has been growing economically. This is a concern because there are certain nations like China, which produce a large amount of the world’s goods, and if China stops trading with other nations, the effect on the world economy (and our economy by extension) could be quite bad. [3]

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

JANUARY 30, 2024

One definition , according to a speech delivered by Tom Barkin, the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, is “where inflation completes its journey back to normal levels while the economy stays healthy”. One might then wonder 1) what are normal inflation levels and 2) what defines a healthy economy. during this period.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JANUARY 9, 2023

Between 1991 and 2021, annual inflation averaged 2.5%, close to the Federal Reserve’s desired 2% target, which many believe to indicate a healthy economy. [1] Talk to us today to receive guidance that empowers you to get into 2023 with a solid financial plan. [1] Inflation Pinched Pockets. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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Yardley Wealth Management

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The post The Stock Market is Not the Economy appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. The Stock Market is Not the Economy. I think that the economy and the stock market always diverge, and the stock market is way more volatile than the economy. They are not the same thing.

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Integrity Financial Planning

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Dow Jones is a qualitative index that tracks 30 blue-chip (meaning some of the largest companies in the country that are well-known and crucial to the US economy) industrial and financial companies in the United States. The index is used by the media as a barometer of the broader stock market and the economy. [1]

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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

There is no simple fix for getting ready for a rocky economy – what is right for you may vary based on your unique financial situation, goals, and retirement timelines. We might see sustained inflation, more market volatility, and an overall tighter economy. The tricky part is preparing in a way that makes sense for you.

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Discipline Funds

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The US economy has been on a tear versus every other G20 economy over the last 10 years and especially in the last few years. While high interest rates are slowing most other developed economies the US has stayed relatively robust. This is especially true in the pricing of the US stock market.

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The Big Picture

JULY 24, 2024

It seems obvious we should have a long term perspective in, in financial planning and investing. It’s not just what the economy is doing and what the market’s doing. It’s you trying to align your specific time horizon to a market and an economy that does not know or care what your goals are. Why is this?

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Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 31, 2023

This practice of diversifying investments across different assets and sectors, which is fundamental to modern investment strategies, has its roots in the financial techniques of medieval merchants. [1] Source: [1] [link] The post Ancient Money: The History of Banking and Currency appeared first on Integrity Financial Planning, Inc.

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Integrity Financial Planning

DECEMBER 19, 2022

However, the 2022 economy has brought the classic 60/40 allocation strategy into question as both the stock and bond markets dip at the same time. Historically, bond values are set to rise (and the inverse yield falls) when recession hits and markets go down to spur investment back into the economy. Yo-yo Stock Markets. 1] [link]. [2]

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Tobias Financial

MARCH 12, 2025

These competing factors are pulling the economy in different directions, making price trends more unpredictable. We know market swings can be unsettling, but we encourage you to focus on your long-term financial plan rather than short-term fluctuations. At the same time, many companies are cutting costs to remain competitive.

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Discipline Funds

APRIL 7, 2025

And what could happen in that scenario is that global trade slows meaningfully, business uncertainty lingers and that ultimately starts this long slow bleed into the real economy over time. And I hope we can all move past this self inflicted wound sooner than later because the longer this lasts the worse the economy will get.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2024

And they definitely shouldn’t let politics upend their long-term financial plans. Because historically, financial markets have rewarded investors who stay the course. Investors shouldn’t fret about the upcoming presidential election. And while it may seem counterintuitive, in the past, U.S.

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Nationwide Financial

MARCH 8, 2023

With inflation becoming sticky, the Federal Reserve may need to slow the economy by maintaining interest rates at “higher for longer” levels. The post Rising bond rates blunt stocks’ allure appeared first on Nationwide Financial. At least for now, risk-averse investors no longer have to chase yield in riskier securities.

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Integrity Financial Planning

OCTOBER 13, 2022

When was the last time you stopped and thought about how long the dollar bill that’s in your pocket has been circulating through the economy? Click HERE to talk to us at Company Name to take the next step in protecting your financial plan. [1] appeared first on Integrity Financial Planning, Inc. 1] [link]. [2]

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Your Richest Life

MARCH 31, 2023

So, what does all of that mean for your money, and the economy? About Your Richest Life At Your Richest Life, Katie Brewer, CFP®, believes you too should have access to financial resources and fee-only financial planning. During this time, the Fed also increased interest rates another 0.25% to help curb inflation.

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Nationwide Financial

AUGUST 24, 2022

Retirement and education savings goals are among the top financial goals for U.S. families, with paying off debt also ranking high on the list of financial priorities. That’s a good basis for many families to make any necessary changes to their financial plans. Sixty percent of U.S.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JULY 3, 2023

Interest rates already increased in the past year due to inflation-fighting Federal Reserve monetary policies, but a default would cause them to go even higher due to falling credit ratings and the global lack of confidence in the stability of the US economy. 5] How Can You Prepare for Such an Occurrence?

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Integrity Financial Planning

DECEMBER 26, 2022

When inflation hit, interest rates started to rise, the economy tightened, and investments fled from riskier assets and industries. The post What You Need to Know About the State of the Crypto Industry appeared first on Integrity Financial Planning, Inc. Most of all, the crypto industry.

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Your Richest Life

DECEMBER 1, 2022

I talk about some of those options in my “How to Adjust Your Financial Plan” post. Remember that it’s perfectly normal for there to be ups and downs in the markets and the economy, and you’re likely going to see those fluctuations reflected in your own portfolio. . About Your Richest Life.

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Integrity Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The concept of retirement planning is simple. Despite changes in the economy or in life itself, the concept of planning your retirement has remained unchanged. If you want to start mapping out your retirement plan, reach out to us for a complimentary review of your finances! [1][2][3]:

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