by Daniel White | Mar 17, 2025 | Economy
March 17, 2025 Many folks are experiencing a “wealth effect” where they feel rich because the values of their homes and investment portfolios have risen, causing them to spend more. Technically, the “wealth effect” is when spending jumps because assets have increased....
by Daniel White | Mar 10, 2025 | Economy
March 10, 2025 President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would add 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and some from Canada. But after both countries reportedly agreed to send thousands of their own troops to U.S. borders to help stop illegal immigration and the flow...
by Daniel White | Mar 3, 2025 | Economy
March 3, 2025 Surely, you’ve heard about “not putting all your eggs in one basket.” This overused cliche stresses the importance of diversification (spreading out risk across a group of investable assets). For stocks, advisors often suggest a basket of 20-30 stocks to...
by Daniel White | Feb 10, 2025 | Economy, Uncategorized
February 10, 2025 The bond market may be starting to worry. Last year was a good one for stocks. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 28%, the S&P 500 gained 23%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose almost 13%. But if you look closer, both the 30-year and the...
by Daniel White | Jan 20, 2025 | Economy
January 20, 2025 Political types of all stripes love to condemn government waste, fraud, and abuse. That’s easy – who opposes it? The problem is when you get specific. Someone argues this agency or that program should be cut, and disagreement ensues. It’s not always...
