MARKETS & INVESTING September 09, 2022 Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO at Raymond James, Larry Adam. Key Takeaways Anticipating improvements in the August inflation reports Retailers are discounting as they offload inventories The streak of declining gas prices continues The lights are on, and the stadiums are packed which means football is finally back! […]

RETIREMENT & LONGEVITY Get wise about maintaining your health – and wealth – in retirement. Medicare provides a lot of coverage, but it doesn’t cover everything. You may have a clear vision of your ideal retirement, but that dream could be challenged by unexpected healthcare costs. Even with Medicare, quality healthcare can come with a […]

The Markets (as of market close August 31, 2022) Through the first half of August, the stock market continued to ride July’s rally. Including the first two weeks of August, stocks had posted four consecutive weekly gains — the longest weekly rally of 2022. The latest inflation data showed prices had fallen in July, bolstering […]

ESTATE & GIVING Align your values with specialized investment and philanthropic vehicles. $111 million and counting. That’s how much tennis superstar Serena Williams’ venture capital fund raised to invest specifically in founders with diverse points of view. Serena Ventures actively invests in a growing portfolio of more than 60 companies that align with the angel […]

President Biden’s student loan relief exceeds expectations, said Ed Mills, managing director and Washington policy analyst for Equity Research. The details of the long-awaited student loan forgiveness program are more substantial than expectations. Headlines will highlight the $10,000 forgiveness for borrowers with income below $125,000 and households below $250,000, but the income-based repayment change, including changes […]

When selecting a personal representative to carry out the terms of your will, consider the role’s many responsibilities. Selecting a personal representative for your estate, also known as an executor, is no easy task. While it’s an honor to be chosen as an executor, it’s also a demanding commitment consisting of more than two dozen […]