It's no secret that the housing market is experiencing spooky times, with home prices around all-time highs and mortgage rates at multi-decade highs. This isn't good news if you are looking to buy a home right now, especially if you are a first-time home buyer. ... Read More
Your employer has a plan to provide a portion of your compensation via company stock. Is this a good deal? It can be! However, it is important to familiarize yourself with how the different forms of equity compensation work in order to maximize your potential return and minimize your tax implications. Let's examine a couple of common company stock compensation plans.... Read More
The strength of the consumer is a vital part of economic growth in the United States. Over 70% of the U.S. economy, as measured by GDP, is based on personal consumption. Therefore, studying the consumer's habits—how much we spend, save, and borrow—can help provide a sense of the short-term direction of the economy. So how strong is the U.S. consumer right now? ... Read More
Last year, a spike in inflation caught the attention of investors (and the Fed). As a result, many Bitcoin enthusiasts were excited about the opportunity to prove the coin’s value against inflation as “digital gold.”... Read More
Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, the used vehicle market has been anything but normal. Inventory dropped precipitously, causing used car prices to hit record highs in 2021. But, finally we have some good news. ... Read More
Prices for new and existing homes across the United States have been rising for the past couple of years. This increase has been fueled by several factors: historically low mortgage rates, a low existing home supply, and increased labor and materials costs. Is there relief in sight? ... Read More
We have all experienced that dreadful feeling watching the digital price meter at the pump going higher by the second. Why is gas suddenly so expensive? How does the price increase Hoosiers are experiencing compare to other states?... Read More
If the Fed “tapers”, what signal does that send to investors? How does the stock market react when the Fed buys or sells assets?... Read More
If you are looking to buy a used vehicle as I am, then you have certainly noticed how crazy the market is. Used vehicle prices have surged to record highs in 2021! This has me asking myself, “Should... Read More
Inflation rate in April 1980 peaked at 14.7%! Some of you may remember the 1970s and 1980s when inflation seemed like it was out of control. Are we headed back to these levels?... Read More
