Category Archives: Economy
A Primer on Tariffs
Tariffs have been in the news every day in the last few months. I thought it would be useful to review tariffs, how they work, and how they might impact the economy, interest rates, and consumers. Tariffs are taxes that…
Presidents vs. the Stock Market
A change in administration doesn't mean the rules have changed with financial markets.
Three Thought Leaders on Investment & Economic Literacy
Empower yourself to become a more qualified CEO of your financial life.
2024 Jackson Hole Economic Symposium
Encouraging news in opening remarks from Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve.
What’s the Deal with Housing Costs?
What keeps homeownership out of reach for so many Americans.
The Perversity of Statistics
With jobless claims up, understand why the stock market also jumped.
When Will They Learn?
Looking at the big picture to avoid over-reaction to the current state of the market.
The Dow 30 Revisited
With two weeks to go, we may end up with a pretty good year after all.