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When Will Inflation Return to Normal? It Might Be a While.

After many years of stubbornly low inflation, we are now in an environment we haven't seen for 40 years. Prices are going up - fast. The Federal Reserve initially believed rising inflation would be transitory (i.e. fleeting) but has since changed their tune. Trying to get inflation to return to…

Kristin McKennaApril 25, 2022

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2 Reasons Taming Inflation Won’t Be Easy

Inflation is at 40-year highs. The Federal Reserve has started raising interest rates to cool the economy and tame inflation. But it won't be easy. Given the strength of household balance sheets and that the Fed is raising rates from zero, prepare for inflation to stick around. (more…)

Kristin McKennaApril 20, 2022

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It’s Been One of the Top 5 Worst Starts to a Year for Stocks and Bonds

We all know 2022 hasn't been kind to investors so far. But according to BlackRock, it's been one of the worst two months to start a year on record. The S&P 500 had its fifth worst January - February in history and bonds wrapped the second worst ever start to…

Kristin McKennaMarch 21, 2022

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How Do Stocks Perform When Interest Rates Rise?

The Federal Reserve is planning to raise interest rates (the Federal Funds rate) earlier than expected to cool down the hot economy. The stock market is reacting swiftly: the Nasdaq 100 is in correction territory. What can investors expect from the stock market when interest rates rise? (more…)

Kristin McKennaFebruary 7, 2022

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Stocks Down, Yields Up: Looming Rate Hikes Bring Market Volatility

The Federal Reserve plans to raise interest rates more quickly than the market expected a couple of months ago. This is sending shock waves into equity markets as assets are repriced. Here are some drivers of recent market volatility and summary of what interest rates mean for the economic outlook.…

Kristin McKennaJanuary 23, 2022

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Expecting a Windfall from Stock Options or Selling a Business? New Tax Proposals May Cost You.

Tax planning for a sudden liquidity event just got more complicated. If you're expecting a big windfall from selling a business or employee stock options after an IPO or acquisition, you may be following the Build Back Better tax proposals. As currently drafted, the bill introduces new taxes on high…

Kristin McKennaNovember 16, 2021

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Will Tax Hikes Hurt Stocks? Impact of Tax Rates on the S&P 500

Between the Biden tax plans and other bills already before Congress, it's likely that some level of tax legislation will make its way into law before 2022. For investors, there's a concern that tax hikes will hurt stocks, a reasonable conclusion. But historically, tax rates have mostly moved independently from…

Kristin McKennaMay 11, 2021

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How The Stock Market Has Performed Before, During, And After Presidential Elections

How The Stock Market Has Performed Before, During, And After Presidential Elections There’s a lot going on during any normal election year, but fittingly, this time seems different. Of course, when it comes to investing, unless you have a crystal ball, it’s not worth trying to predict the future. Indulging…

Kristin McKennaAugust 24, 2020

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Stock Market Performance by President (in Charts)

As the next U.S. presidential election nears, investors may be wondering what the implications are for their investments. How will the stock market react if the incumbent (President Trump) wins? What will markets do if the current Republican administration is replaced by a Democratic one? How does the stock market…

Kristin McKennaAugust 12, 2020

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What’s Going on in the Stock Market and the Economy in 5 Charts

What's happening in the stock market today? Is the recession over? Here are 5 charts to help explain what's going on in the stock market and the economy these days. (more…)

Kristin McKennaJuly 21, 2020

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