Yesterday, on March 3, 2025, as it became clear the deadline for a tariff deal would pass without a deal, the S&P 500 index fell by 1.8%, reflecting investor concerns over the economic repercussions of the trade policies.
Articles
These original articles are written by Dave Hamra and frequently appear in local publications. They are posted here to illustrate our philosophy and thinking.
Interest Rates Still on the Market’s Mind
In 2024, the initial view was that the Fed would have several cuts throughout the year. However, inflation remains stubbornly high, and each inflation report has caused the Fed to hold rates steady with no cuts in sight for the time being.
New Year, New Law
Yes, it is true, Congress found some common ground and accomplished something that is (mostly) beneficial to taxpayers. Just before ringing in the new year, President Biden signed a new bill into law, known as SECURE 2.0. SECURE 2.0 brings significant changes to retirement accounts, many of which will affect our clients and their finances. […]
May the In-force Be With You
Even conservative financial instruments like life insurance need to be monitored.
DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN
The strong US stock market has led to a number of developments which are of concern to any seasoned market participant. And we have been here many times before.
Basic, But Not Simple
Universal basic income (UBI) is a concept attracting support ranging from political candidates to tech billionaires.
Where There’s FIRE, There’s Smoke
Is FIRE, Financial Independence, Retire Early, a good idea?
Fishing Lessons
Lessons learned while fishing apply to investing as well.
The $10,000 Puppy
There are financial costs to having pets and this is a good example.
In Good Company?
A town built by a company may be a thing of the past but a livelihood dependent on one industry still impacts many communities and lives.