Financial Advisor: Sara Lippold

09/26/2022

The Fed was in focus this week with the stock market recoiling and interest rates moving higher as investors digested the prospects of more aggressive rate hikes ahead as part of the Fed's mission to bring down elevated inflation. While renewed market volatility has been challenging, our latest Weekly Market Wrap highlights the latest developments and reasons investors can be optimistic about what comes next.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

09/19/2022

Inflation remains the kryptonite for the markets as the hotter-than-expected August CPI triggered the biggest daily decline in the S&P 500 in over two years. The broad price pressures challenge the Fed to keep going and suggest that the road to the 2% target will likely be long. But there are glimmers of hope that the underlying inflation trend will likely be down in the months ahead.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

09/12/2022

Markets are often unpredictable and there have been plenty of surprises in 2022. In this week’s Market Wrap, we take a look at expectations versus reality, evaluating the trends that have played out this year and what they might signal about the path ahead.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

09/05/2022

This past week, we saw equity markets fall, bond yields rise, and commodities sell-off as concerns around global demand heightened once more. Markets are now forecasting a 75 basis-point (0.75%) rate hike at the September FOMC meeting and a terminal fed funds rate of close to 4.0%, with any rate cut expectations removed from mid-2023 forecasts. However, while the near-term may be volatile, we see a case for markets to stabilize heading into year-end, driven by two key factors: midterm elections and a potential Fed pause by year-end.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

08/29/2022

Stocks have made a less-than-pleasant round trip this summer. Major indexes entered a bear market in June, rebounded sharply in July, and are on track to finish flat in August, returning to where they were three months ago. Because some of the worst-case-scenario risks have recently diminished, we think the direction of travel since the midsummer lows is justified. But strong headwinds to growth will remain, which is why we continue to expect a more bumpy and prolonged market recovery to the prior highs. With the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting marking the last major market event before the summer ends, we take a look at what's changed, what hasn't, and what the evolving conditions may mean for the road ahead.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

08/28/2022

For teens, heading off to college is an exciting time. For parents, it can be a little overwhelming. We’ve outlined 6 things to consider as you prepare for life after high school.

6 things to consider

08/26/2022

As your kids are preparing to head back to the classroom, it’s a great time to think about their educational future. Learn more about 529 plans and how they can help you set aside money for costs down the road.

Saving money for college

08/25/2022

Market volatility is unpleasant. Also fact: The more you know about it, the less unpleasant it can be. Check out these 10 volatility facts to help keep volatility in perspective and your goals within reach.

Volatility is part of the investment experience, but the longer an investor holds stocks, the greater the potential for an overall positive return.

08/25/2022

It's an exciting time of year! What are some of your back to school traditions?

08/24/2022

Here are a few tips. Do you have any to share?

Many parents are worried about the increasing costs of school supplies this year. Here are some easy ways to save money on back-to-school shopping.

08/23/2022

11 common financial mistakes – have you made any of these? Read on for our tips on how to overcome them.

Here’s how to move past them