March 2024 Market Review
Q1 2024 ended by capping off equities’ best start to the year since 2019, with the rally expanding beyond tech stocks. Expected rate cuts of 0.50-0.75% may extend the rally temporarily, but there are reasons to be cautious.
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Q1 2024 ended by capping off equities’ best start to the year since 2019, with the rally expanding beyond tech stocks. Expected rate cuts of 0.50-0.75% may extend the rally temporarily, but there are reasons to be cautious.
When a parent dies without a clear estate plan, confusion, hurt feelings, and family discord can arise between siblings who have different understandings of their entitlements to the estate.
As an investor, it is essential to filter out noise and focus on relevant information. Keep a long-term perspective, research, stick to your investment strategy, and avoid making decisions based on the news.
As Americans, we often pride ourselves on our independence, self-sufficiency, and living the American Dream. However, one thing that can hold us back from truly living our full potential is debt.
In finance, most investors are men. However, the number of women pouring money into investments is rising and it’s important to understand their differences. Both genders aim to grow wealth, but their approaches and concerns can vary – a lot.
The equity markets posted a strong February based on solid earnings releases for 2023 and the perception that the FOMC’s next move will be to reduce short-term interest rates. Now, while we welcome the commencement of a “goldilocks environment,” a significant looming risk factor makes us more nuanced in the future trajectory of returns across most risk assets.
Spring is the prime season for homebuyers. The warmer weather, blooming flowers, and longer days make it the perfect time to start the search for a new home.
As people approach their golden years, Social Security benefits can create confusion. Here are essential features of Social Security to consider when planning for retirement.
The S&P 500 surged over 26% in 2023. Even bonds showed signs of life, rising almost 6% as interest rates declined late in the year. Everyone wonders what comes next. While we can’t predict the market’s short-term direction, if we let history be our guide, a strong return one year doesn’t mean bad returns the next year.
The markets were mixed as we entered the New Year in January, with stocks and bonds posting diverging returns for the month. We are taking a more sober outlook for consumer spending, business investment and thus, business earnings.