Reading Time: 2 minutes In 2018, around one in every five new home purchasers got at least part of their down payment from a relative—and of the parents who have contributed to this down payment assistance, the average gift is $39,000. With the housing market reaching...
Reading Time: 3 minutes Retirement is often viewed as the golden years of life when one can finally kick back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of their labor. However, the reality is that many people struggle to make ends meet during their retirement years. Financial...
Reading Time: 4 minutes Monthly Market Summary The S&P 500 Index returned +6.3% in January, underperforming the Russell 2000 Index’s +9.8% return. 2022’s underperforming sectors were the top performers in January, while defensive sectors posted negative returns....
Reading Time: 3 minutes Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a plan to ban non-compete clauses. This proposal would allow workers to work for rival companies or start competing businesses immediately, but as expected, there is some heavy...
Reading Time: 7 minutes Recapping A Challenging 2022 Markets faced several challenges in 2022, including high inflation, historic central bank policy, the war in Ukraine, and Covid lockdowns in China. Inflation was a significant factor in the markets throughout the...
