While high inflation and inflation shocks are generally not desirable, higher inflation does not necessarily bode ill for the stock market. Certainly, the evidence indicates that it is difficult to accurately predict with precision the future moves of inflation and the correlated moves of the stock market.

Understanding the basics of cryptocurrency is a critical first step in understanding whether crypto should play a role in your financial planning. Make sure you have a full understanding before you invest or use cryptocurrency.

Is there a difference in value stocks and growth stocks? As you decide what asset class mix your portfolio should consist of, consider whether you have the right mix of value versus growth stocks based on your individualized situation. Taking an approach that “as long as I am in a broad index in the stock market” may not be the optimal approach to helping you reach your financial and retirement goals.

While you may not be able to execute a Yurchenko double pike vault (what?), there are several financial lessons you can take from these Olympians. Ranging from intentionally setting short-term and long-term goals to understanding the holistic nature of preparation, these lessons can provide success to your financial life and meaning to your overall life plan.

Asset Allocation is the process of dividing a portfolio’s assets into investment classes based on the investment objectives of the investor. While this concept is fundamental to building a portfolio for the short- and long-term, there are alternative approaches to get there. Are you or your advisors adhering to the optimal approach?

Since inflation is heating up, we break down the recent data to give you a picture of where the inflation currently resides. We want to know if this is pandemic-induced shortages or stimulus-induced increases in the root causes of inflation.