3 Market Insights for Investors in Q2 2024
2024 began with debates over a “soft” versus “hard” landing as the Fed attempted to stabilize the economy as well as over the sustainability of last year’s market rally. Only three months later, those concerns have given way to a calmer environment centered around fading inflation and the Fed’s plans for reducing interest rates. This has resulted in a strong market rally with the S&P 500 index, Dow Jones Industrial...
Preserving Your Legacy: Effective Estate Planning Strategies
Estate planning helps you understand estate laws, manage tax implications, and ensure your wishes are effectively executed. Estate planning is a critical component of shaping and preserving your legacy. But there are so many complexities and emotional challenges that families face when contemplating their estate’s future, which can get in the way of prioritizing it. Taking action requires more than just distributing assets. It’s about ensuring that your wishes are honored, minimizing...
Navigating 401(k) and IRA Retirement Investments
401(k)s and IRAs are common accounts to save for retirement. Find out how to optimize tax planning and maximize investments. Your financial goals may change over time, but you need a plan to ensure you’ll have enough income to meet your retirement goals. Retirement planning is a critical aspect of financial stability, and the two most common accounts are 401(k) and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). These investment vehicles help you build a...
How Residential and Commercial Real Estate Impact Markets
With major stock market indices hovering around all-time highs, some investors continue to worry about the state of the economy. While trends around inflation and jobs have been positive, putting the Fed in a position to cut rates later this year, there are still many concerns in areas such as real estate. This is because real estate is not just another asset class but a large sector of the economy...