Inflation’s Impact on Your Portfolio
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
Austin Stagman
Portfolio Manager, Bedel Financial Consulting Inc.
Hedge Funds: Risky Investment or Portfolio Diversifier?
As an investor, do you embrace or avoid hedge funds? The recent activities of the Reddit traders and GameStop stock, no doubt, caused many investors to sit up and take notice. Hedge funds tend to hav... Read More
Dow Jones: 30,000 Points?
Almost four short years ago the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed a huge milestone: closing above 20,000 points on January 25, 2017. As we were approaching the milestone, investors were asking,... Read More
Let’s Split the Apple!
Soon there will be more shares of Apple stock on the market after the planned 4-for-1 stock split. What does this mean for existing shareholders? Does an investor lose, gain, or maintain their invest... Read More
Buying/Selling Your House: What’s the Coronavirus Impact?
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of the economy. Most of this impact can be seen on the news through stories about unemployment numbers, GDP estimates, and stock market volatility... Read More
Tax Time! IRA Basics and Surprising Facts
If you have started saving for retirement, then the chances are good that you’ve heard of Traditional and Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). With the tax deadline approaching, important infor... Read More
Demystifying Economic Indicators
Everyone is talking about an upcoming economic recession! Do you agree with the economists? Understanding the data they use may help you better anticipate the impact a recession could potentially ha... Read More
Strong versus Weak Dollar – Which Is Better?
Currency exchange rates around the globe are constantly fluctuating, including our U.S. dollar. At present, the U.S. dollar is “strong.” And that’s good, right? Not necessarily. Let’s take a basic,...... Read More
Retirement Changes Are on the Horizon
Are you frustrated with the current environment regarding retirement accounts? While some individuals do not have access to certain types of accounts, others are frustrated with the current rules ...... Read More
Credit Card Balance Transfers: Worth the Hassle?
There’s no denying it. Americans love their credit cards. They’re convenient to carry and come in handy for unexpected expenses. Some even reward you with cash/points/travel miles just for using...... Read More