Should You Buy Bonds in 2022?
hinting at rate increases in 2022, the year ahead might not look much better. So with yields low and rates projected to rise, why should I own bonds?... Read More
Bill Wendling
Senior Portfolio Manager, Bedel Financial Consulting Inc.
Completing a FAFSA? These Easy Steps Can Save You Time and Money
I was talking with a friend earlier this month. We both have boys that are seniors in high school, and we have been comparing notes regarding college visits, areas of study, and finances. Most recentl... Read More
Family Issues: It’s About the Money!
This last year has been stressful and filled with awkward moments, particularly when it comes to money and family. Almost everyone has been impacted, either one way or another, by the pandemic. So how... Read More
The Latest Stimulus: What Does $900 Billion Buy?
"You get a car! And you get a car! Everybody gets a car!" This famous moment occurred in 2004 when Oprah surprised everyone in her audience with a new car. The stimulus package that was passed last S... Read More
Let’s End 2020! But Don’t Forget Year-End Tax Planning!
It is September. Costco is selling Christmas Trees and unlike most years, this doesn’t annoy me. Like many others, I want 2020 to be in the rear view mirror. After all, 2020 is the year of the rat! ... Read More
Job Losses: Living in an Allentown or a College Town?
There is no way to sugarcoat the numbers. Millions of people are filing for unemployment, and tens of millions have lost their jobs in a matter of a couple of months. The severity of the hit to our ec... Read More
Bonds: The Canary in the Coal Mine
Have you heard the expression about the canary in the coal mine? Canary birds were the first to react to unhealthy conditions in coal mines and served as a warning to the miners. Bonds can also be lik... Read More
Family Issues: It’s (Almost) Always About Money!
The holidays can be a wonderful time of year. You see family and friends and get caught up on each other’s lives. But the holidays can also be stressful and filled with awkward moments, particularly w... Read More
Is Your Bond Portfolio Putting You at Risk?
Bonds are on people’s minds now—and for good reason. You may have seen Bedel Financial Consulting’s recent article about negative interest rates or you may have read about the inverted yield curve....... Read More
8 (Financial) Tips for Sleeping Through a Storm
According to an NBCnews.com article, 65 percent of Americans lose sleep worrying over finances. So, how well do you sleep at night? Are you the “farmer” or the “farmhand” in Mitch Albom’s book, “Ha...... Read More