Q1 2024 Quarterly Context Video

Q1 2024 Quarterly Context Video

1 week ago 2

Is there still a chance of a recession? Inflation has small a surprise uptick, Fed interest rates remained unchanged, causing bond to wobble since investors were hoping rates would fall. Stock markets, especially many of the biggest stocks performed well yet again. However, some mega-cap stocks cooled, it wouldn’t be surprising if more volatility were on the horizon. That and more, plus a general key retirement planning review and more…

Higher 2024 retirement plan contribution limits allow for more long-term savings

1 month ago 207

Saving enough each year for retirement is the most important thing you can do towards becoming retirement ready, alongside investing consistent with your life stage. Not everyone needs to save the full amount allowed to be saved into retirement accounts, but some should, and most people need to increase their savings, to get on track. Pay yourself first by saving an appropriate amount into your retirement account, and avoid being…

Q4 2023 Quarterly Context Video

3 months ago 352

Stock and bond markets came out better than expected in 2023 despite rate hikes, wars and collapsed banks, the chance of recession is dropping but still exists, markets may be more tepid in 2024, bonds got a boost at the end of the year. That plus a general key retirement planning review and more in this quarter’s Quarterly Context webinar …Watch to stay relaxed by staying informed, and remain current…

Q3 2023 Quarterly Context Video

6 months ago 380

Fed rate hikes were expected but now paused, markets have been bumpy, a bond boost is on the horizon when rates drop. Some say the chance of a recession is going down, and too many people still use low-rate cash vehicles. That and more, plus our regular smart retirement planning advise in this quarter’s Quarterly Context webinar.