The Petroleum Conundrum The complex story behind pumped up gas prices With headlines warning of rising prices at the pump after this recent dip, gas prices are understandably a hot button issue. To add fuel to the fire, both sides of the political aisle wield higher gas prices to push their agenda. Specifically, they use […]
A Loan in the Dark The rhetoric and reality of the student loan forgiveness debate Student loan forgiveness has been a political football for what feels like many years now. While the idea started in progressive circles, it has become more mainstream recently. With a Democratic administration and Congressional majority, the prospects of substantial student […]
The Federal Fund Rate and Your Wallet Cash management and portfolio decision-making at a time of skyrocketing rates The Federal Reserve recently raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.75 percentage point in an attempt to combat persistent high inflation. The benchmark rate now stands between 1.50% and 1.75%. The Fed has publicly indicated that additional […]
Tax and Tend A handy to-do list of post-tax-season priorities and pre-summer to-dos to get your financial house in order before you hit the beach With tax season behind us and summer vacations looming, it’s the perfect time to take care of financial priorities you’ve been putting off or haven’t addressed during busier times of […]
Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on April 12th showed that prices in the United States (measured by the Consumer Price Index) rose by 8.5% since April of 2021. This represents the largest year-over-year increase since 1981, the year Ronald Regan took the oath of office.
It can be nerve-wracking to watch real-time market peaks and dips play out in your portfolio. With breathless headlines announcing current annual lows in the Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500, it’s easy to fall prey to short-term thinking.
The March Consumer Price Index put inflation at 8.5% – the fastest inflation rate in 41 years. Chris Nemes, Nemes Rush Partner & CPA was interviewed on Local 4+ to provide insight as to why the war in Ukraine is impacting prices in the U.S
There’s an understandable degree of nervousness that comes with watching the markets dip and seeing the price of assets in your portfolio go down virtually in real-time. But it’s critically important not to let an emotional reaction lead to poor decision-making. When you’re up close and personal to a couple of trees toppling over in the high winds of a market correction, it’s not always easy to remember that the overall health of the forest remains strong.
There’s an understandable degree of nervousness that comes with watching the markets dip and seeing the price of assets in your portfolio go down virtually in real-time. But it’s critically important not to let an emotional reaction lead to poor decision-making. When you’re up close and personal to a couple of trees toppling over in the high winds of a market correction, it’s not always easy to remember that the overall health of the forest remains strong.
There’s an understandable degree of nervousness that comes with watching the markets dip and seeing the price of assets in your portfolio go down virtually in real-time. But it’s critically important not to let an emotional reaction lead to poor decision-making. When you’re up close and personal to a couple of trees toppling over in the high winds of a market correction, it’s not always easy to remember that the overall health of the forest remains strong.
With tax season upon us and the upcoming April 18th filing deadline fast approaching, now is the perfect time to review your finances and make sure you’re taking full advantage of all the tax credits and deductions available to you.
There’s so much happening in the economy right now that it’s tough to nail down exactly what the biggest story is on any given day. From politics to pandemic debates, headlines are dominated by breaking news and dramatic developments.
