Market Month: May 2021

The Markets (as of market close May 28, 2021) Stocks were volatile in May, likely a reflection of strength in the U.S. economy as well as concerns about inflation and the timing of when the Federal Reserve might begin to taper its accommodative policies. Regarding inflation, members of the Federal Open Market Committee acknowledged that […]

Market Month: April 2021

The Markets (as of market close April 30, 2021) Stocks climbed higher in April on the heels of strong first-quarter corporate earnings reports and encouraging employment data. Vaccine distributions increased and several states relaxed COVID-related restrictions. More stimulus checks were given out, which encouraged consumer spending. The number of jobless claims decreased, while nearly 1,000,000 […]

A Guide to Estate Planning

Wisdom with Women: A Guide to Estate Planning If you missed our most recent Wisdom with Women on April 21st featuring Michelle Newby discussing the importance of Estate Planning, please check out our recording of the event below: A Guide To Estate Planning: Women are often the drivers for getting an estate plan in place. […]

Ask a CFP, Community Hour

Wisdom with Women: Ask a CFP, Community Hour If you missed our first Ask a CFP on April 7th featuring our very own Ali Criss, please check out our recording of the event below: Ask a CFP, Community Hour: Ask a CFP® Community Hour provides an opportunity to sit down with a Certified Financial Planner […]

Market Update Quarter 1 2021

The Markets (first quarter through March 31, 2021) As we closed out 2020, the overwhelming sentiment entering January was that it couldn’t get much worse. Unfortunately, January did not start out on a high note. During the first week of the month, protesters stormed the United States Capitol, leading to violence, the disruption of the […]