by Daniel White | Sep 20, 2021 | Economy
September 20, 2021 I’m not sure I want to know what would happen if the world, the global economy, businesses, stock markets, governments, and everything just stopped growing, though I may find out. I’m not a growth zealot. I like growth, but I also know it ebbs and...
by Daniel White | Sep 13, 2021 | Economy
September 13, 2021 According to Gallup’s annual survey that ranks confidence in some of our most important institutions – including police, churches, labor unions, public schools, television stations, newspapers, and even Congress – Americans are less...
by Daniel White | Sep 7, 2021 | Economy
September 7, 2021 President Biden hasn’t been able to pass many tax increases. We should all be happy. One tax benefit that remains (for now) is the continuation of the so-called “step up basis” when inheriting an asset. If repealed, the economic consequences would be...
by Daniel White | Aug 23, 2021 | Economy
August 23, 2021 Today’s market often elicits the acronym TINA – there is no alternative – as in there is no alternative to stocks if you want to make money. I don’t agree. Taking on immense risk isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. To such people, I say take solace, there are...
by Daniel White | Aug 16, 2021 | Economy
August 16, 2021 According to Fidelity, a 65-year-old, opposite-gendered couple retiring this year can expect to spend $300,000 in healthcare and medical expenses throughout retirement. For single retirees, it’s $157,000 for women and $143,000 for men. That’s a lot of...
