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Economic and Financial Planning Implications of President Trump's Second Term

11/08/2024 11:33 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)
Economic and Financial Planning Implications of President Trump's Second Term
The re-election of President Trump is expected to bring substantial changes to tax policies, trade, and cryptocurrency regulations, all of which will influence market volatility, interest rates, and financial planning strategies.

Potential Economic Outcomes and Strategies for Interest Rate Cuts

09/13/2024 08:13 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)
Potential Economic Outcomes and Strategies for Interest Rate Cuts
The Fed’s potential rate cuts could impact bonds, stocks, real estate, and loan rates in varying ways depending on the broader economic environment, making diversified investments and strategic debt management essential for navigating these uncertainties.

Understanding the Yield Curve and Its Impact on Investments

08/04/2024 09:05 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)
Understanding the Yield Curve and Its Impact on Investments
The yield curve, currently inverted, is a critical economic indicator that signals potential recessions, and understanding its behavior, especially as it un-inverts with potential interest rate cuts, is essential for informed investment decisions.

5 Entertaining Movies that Can Teach You a Thing or Two About Money

03/10/2024 01:46 PM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)
5 Entertaining Movies that Can Teach You a Thing or Two About Money
Ready to take a break and settle in with some movies? Here are 5 movies that not only entertain you but teach you a couple money lessons at the same time.

Bank Failures and Fractional Reserve Banking

03/13/2023 08:10 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)
Bank Failures and Fractional Reserve Banking
With the recent bank failures, it's important to understand fractional reserve banking and how you can protect yourself against a bank failure.

Bear Markets and the Threat of Recession

10/03/2022 08:00 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)
Bear Markets and the Threat of Recession
Does the current bear market mean we're headed for a recession? And what are bear markets and recessions, anyway?
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