NIRP, ZIRP and You
In his early July testimony before Congress, US Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell. Mr. Powell stated that the Fed funds rate will be reduced, given lower than expected U.S. inflation. This follows on the heels of President Trump’s demands for lower interest rates to help support the economy and more specifically the US stock market. […]
Interest Rate Cut in the USA
If you’ve been paying attention to business related news over the last few months, you’ve likely heard a lot about Interest Rates and the potential of a Rate Cut. On July 31st, we officially got news that the Federal Reserve was reducing rates by 0.25% in the United States. There was mixed reactions to this […]
Pay Yourself First for Financial Success
A fire breaks out in a movie theatre. You’re there with your spouse and children, as are several local merchants. Who do you save first? The butcher? The banker? The hardware store owner? Their families? Or your family and yourself? A ridiculous question. Of course you would save your family and yourself first. Then […]
Finding the Right Retirement Location
Grant and Sarah are planning on retiring within the next two years. Paul and Linda, already retired, are thinking about making a move. Whether you are about to retire or are already retired and considering a change, you should consider: *Fictional characters for illustrative purposes only. Questions about your retirement […]
