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.
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.
Plan By Numbers Blog
Financial Planning simply illustrated by numbers, at our companion blog written by Denis Smirnov.
What’s Eating Bonds?
In this post I look at how bond prices have reacted to recent Fed policy changes
What’s the Fed up to These Days?
Fed's toolkit in fighting inflation - what can they do, what have they done so far, what are they likely to do in the near future.
2021 Review: Economy Edition
Labor market recovered in 2021 and has become very tight. GDP saw a robust increase while inflation hit 40-year high. Housing remained very strong despite rising interest rates.
Let’s Talk About Inflation
If you are a gas guzzler-driving renter with six kids who eats bacon-wrapped steak at every meal, is allergic to vegetables, often stays at hotels and buys another used truck every 6 months, you are screwed. If you are a 65-year old electric car-driving vegetarian homeowner, you are sitting pretty.
Quarterly Economic And Market Reviews
Dave's quarterly reviews of markets, the economy and relevant current events. They include our thoughts on client portfolios and address timely planning issues.