Month: January 2022

2022 Financial Planning Outlook: 3 Trends and Implications

As we enter what may well be a period of transition, effective planning will become increasingly important. As highlighted in the attached piece from Schwab, one of our two recommended custodians, three planning trends will likely dominate the… Read More

Why a January Market Correction Might be Good

Are market corrections healthy? In a word, “yes”. Are market pullbacks common? Very. Corrections prevent bubbles, which occur when market valuations are no longer supported by underlying earnings. Investors become speculators. When a bubble bursts, it can send… Read More

2022 Outlook: Long-Term Perspective on Markets and Economies

Over the past ten-plus years, we have witnessed unprecedented growth in equity markets, as Central Banks around the world lowered interest rates and boosted bond purchases. Rising inflation is now expected to force these bankers to curtail stimulus,… Read More

Charitable Giving and Your Financial Plan

Generosity is great. But should it be spontaneous? Rarely, if ever. Giving has two components—where you give and how your give. First, there is the legacy you want to leave, the values you want to impart to future… Read More