
AI Disruptions, Tariff Tensions, and Fed Uncertainty
January 2025 marked a volatile yet positive start to the year. Investors now face fresh challenges from AI disruptions, tariffs, and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.
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January 2025 marked a volatile yet positive start to the year. Investors now face fresh challenges from AI disruptions, tariffs, and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.
Last month’s markets showed signs of improvement, but 2022 will be remembered as a year of sharp corrections. It’s to be expected when you’re investing – but based on historical patterns, they also indicate a bounce back. Let’s review – pencils out!
The Social Security retirement and supplemental security income (SSI) benefits are set to increase by 8.7% in 2023 – the largest annual increase since the 1980s. There’s also good news for Medicare beneficiaries regarding inflation.
It’s not over yet. There’s still time left in 2022 for these five cost-saving maneuvers that can significantly lower your taxable income. Any contributions or distributions that are made this year would go a long way toward saving money when you file your return next year.
Economists suggest that the U.S. economy is not in the clear and may be approaching another recession in 2023. Knowing the signs of a recession is essential to help you determine when to cut spending. You can also look for extra cash by using these tips to help you survive tough economic times.
Our 2022 golf tournament and donation drive was a HUGE success! Every year, Trajan Wealth partners with the Sojourner Center, and we ask clients and employees to donate unwrapped gifts
Several times a day, we receive inquiries from the general public about needing help after a loved one has passed away. Here are just a few recent inquiries: “My wife
Marti has over 12 years as a fiduciary advisor specializing in working with people close to retirement or already retired. Her primary focus is on creating income plans that maximize their benefits in the most tax-efficient manner. In fact, Marti always considers taxation when advising clients.
Understanding her client’s temperament for risk, Marti helps design customized and trackable plans. Working at Trajan Wealth suits her because “being a fiduciary advisor allows me to offer unbiased advice without an agenda or judgment.” She takes a lot of time to learn about her clients. “I learn their hopes and dreams, what they want their life to include, and if they want to leave a legacy when they pass. What is important to them allows me to build a financial plan that is much more meaningful.”
Her approachable personality comes along with high-powered credentials. Over the years, Marti has had many speaking engagements and co-hosted a financial talk radio show on 105.1FM, “The Big Talker.”