(all values as of 02.28.2023) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 32,656 S&P 500 3,970 Nasdaq 11,455 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 4.81% 10 Yr Treasury 3.92% 10 Yr Municipal 2.64% High Yield 8.51% ...

Following 40-year highs in inflation, the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes and a slowing economy have begun cooling inflation. For the 6th consecutive month, U.S. Inflation has decreased, reaching 6.5% in December 2022.  For ...

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed by Congress in 2022 may have opened a unique opportunity to lessen the burden of home renovations and upgrades. The ten-year plan to counteract inflation and emphasize ...

In late 2021, post-pandemic shipping costs skyrocketed, forcing the prices of containers to become unaffordable for many businesses that rely on importing or exporting products. However, costs have since fallen dramatically and have ...

The SECURE Act 2.0, passed by Congress on December 29 as part of a new 1.7 trillion spending bill, instituted a wide array of changes in retirement planning.  While much focus has been ...

As a result of surging fuel costs reflective of OPEC constraints and the Ukraine war, the U.S. government withdrew over 220 million barrels of oil over the course of 2022. The withdrawal caused ...

Major equity indexes were positive year to date at the end of January, with the S&P 500 index up 6.18% as technology-related companies led the gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Index gained 2.83% ...

Inflation became less of a concern in January as the most recent data revealed six consecutive months of falling prices. The most recent inflationary data, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), ...

With looming recessionary pressures throughout 2022, many corporations reversed their 2021 hiring frenzies. Instead, companies have been opting to slow down hiring, shutter positions, and implement layoffs.  In fields such as technology, many ...

Demand for bonds is increasing as investors have a seemingly endless appetite for debt amid signs inflation is cooling and central banks worldwide are slowing their pace of tightening. Yields fell across the ...