Why did the U.S. stock markets finish the week lower? There are few factors that come into play. We're still facing the issue of inflation and after the inflation report was released, investors recalibrated their expectations to include a federal rate increase. Today's Peek of the Week explores three other factors that could be contributing to stocks finishing lower: the U.S. Treasury yield curve percentage, escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, plus declining consumer sentiments. The reality is that there is no single answer that contributes to a stock market decrease and tremendous uncertainty lies ahead. Also, how nature holds the power to CURE us…

Love and Economics on Valentine's Weekend

Romantics love Valentine’s Day, and so do some practitioners of the dismal science, which is just another name for economics. You might think economists are all about the $27 billion Americans spent on the holiday last year, but that’s just part of the story... Read our special Valentine's Day Commentary to learn about viewing love as a unique form of currency in these times that require resilience and patience.

Economic expansion brings space exploration

January presented us with a month of stock market decline but last Friday's gain "snapped a three-day streak of losses and left the S&P 500 up 0.8 percent for the week." Today's #PeekoftheWeek lists some possible reasons why the first weekly gain of the year took a few weeks to occur and how economic expansion is leading us to more space exploration. Take our "space economy" quiz to find out how much you know!

May 2022 be your best year yet

While circumstances beyond our control took the wheel over the nearly past two years, 2022 might be the year where we can be more in control of what we write into the chapters of our year. We hope 2022 is a wonderful year full of good luck and prosperity. If you need help developing a plan for financial prosperity, please get in touch.

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Finding joy during the holidays

“The holidays are often seen as a time of joy: ruddy cheeks, festive parties, and twinkling laughter, all wrapped in a warm, tinsel-framed glow. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It may be the ‘season to be jolly,’ but not everyone finds joy in the holidays,” writes Annie Parsons for On Being. The holidays can become overwhelming, so we’re sharing strategies for restoring your equilibrium.