Midterm Elections—What Do They Mean for Markets?

It’s almost Election Day in the US once again. For those who need a brief civics refresher, every two years the full US House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate are up for reelection. While the outcomes of the elections are uncertain, one thing we can...

How long do recessions and bear markets last?

Recessions have been relatively small blips in economic history • Over the last 70 years, the U.S. has been in an official recession less than 15% of all months. • Moreover, the net longer term economic impact of most recessions has been relatively small. Recessions...

Hurricane Safety Checklist

Hurricanes are strong storms that cause serious hazards such as flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornados. Hurricanes can be life-threatening. Hurricanes and typhoons are the same type of storm, the name simply changes based on where they occur. Learn what to do...

So What’s Your Plan for the Bear Market?

A lot of people are stressed out about a lot of things right now. Markets are down. Prices are up for many of the things you need to buy. Interest rates are rising and make it a confusing time to consider buying or selling a house, or making other major financial...