Are we in a recession? Or is that the wrong question to be asking?

This year is proving to be a hard year for economists to predict. We have never faced a post pandemic economy, recovering from supply chain interruptions, while a significant armed conflict continues for the second year. The last time we had persistently high inflation was in the 70’s and much as has changed since then.…

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Where is the stock market going so far this year?

The stock market seems to be looking for its next catalyst to move higher or lower, but there hasn’t been any definitive data either way. Headlines point to recession as economic activity, based on incoming data, suggests a slowdown that’s gaining momentum. Banks have begun to tighten lending standards that were already fairly conservative. The…

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What is the silver lining investment losses?

Is there really a silver lining to losses in your investments?   You may be able to improve your tax situation by realizing losses.  This can help for the 2022 tax year, and in future years too. A capital loss happens if you buy an investment and then sell it for a lessor value. For example,…

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Don’t forget the FAFSA

Have a student in college?? Don’t forget to complete the FAFSA each year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. The FAFSA is different than CSS Profile (short for “College Scholarship Service…

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