by NovemAdmin | Jan 6, 2025 | commentary
THE MARKETS Hello, 2025! As we head into a new year, it can be helpful to look back at the previous year—and 2024 was a doozy. Stocks in the United States delivered a double-double—posting double-digit gains for a second year in a row. That kind of performance is a... 
by NovemAdmin | Jan 2, 2025 | Blog
In Episode 4 of Season 2, “Real Estate Investing: Opportunities and Risks Beyond the Stock Market,” we explore the role of real estate in wealth-building. We discuss the benefits of real estate investing, such as portfolio diversification, income... 
by NovemAdmin | Dec 31, 2024 | commentary
THE MARKETS Consumers were more optimistic. Investors were less so. As we neared the end of 2024, U.S. consumers were feeling optimistic. Every month the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers conducts about 600 interviews with American households, asking... 
by NovemAdmin | Dec 23, 2024 | commentary
THE MARKETS But that’s not what I wanted! Last week, markets were about as happy as a toddler opening a gift they didn’t like. The first upsetting event followed the Federal Reserve (Fed)’s final policy meeting for 2024. The Fed met expectations by lowering its policy... 
by NovemAdmin | Dec 17, 2024 | commentary
THE MARKETS How high can U.S. stocks fly? The U.S. stock market has delivered exceptional performance over the past few years and remains on track to deliver solid returns in 2024. “It isn’t a secret that U.S. stocks have outperformed the rest of the world. Over the... 