Market Whiplash: Tariffs, Tech, and Extreme Sentiment
This week has been nothing short of stunning, marked by significant market volatility and a…
SFSFebruary 4, 2025
Politics Cannot Predict Markets
Americans are facing economic challenges that are far greater than anything in 2017. Investors initially…
SFSJanuary 28, 2025
Investors Are Doing the Fed’s Job of Fighting Inflation
The Federal Reserve (The Fed) was created to dampen the economic volatility caused by inflation…
SFSJanuary 14, 2025
Growth, Debt, and Opportunities of 2025
Welcome to 2025. The U.S. economy is growing by around 2.5% (Atlanta Fed). Wages are…
SFSJanuary 7, 2025
Eggs, Insurance, and The Fed’s 2% “Target”
Inflation remains stubbornly high, around 3%, driven by rising food prices (notably eggs) and sustained…
SFSDecember 17, 2024
The Election Changed Some Things and Left Others the Same
What does new leadership in the United States mean for your finances? Perhaps not as…
SFSNovember 8, 2024
Where Should You Put Your Cash?
The Federal Reserve (“The Fed”) dropped interest rates by 0.50% in September, the first drop…
SFSOctober 25, 2024
Episode 72: Living in the Vibecession
Power Up Wealth podcast – Living in the Vibecession – Episode 72 transcript: Sharla Jessop…
SFSAugust 5, 2024
Living in the Vibecession
Vibecession: The disconnect between the economy and the public’s perception – Kyla Scanlon. Economic trends…
SFSJune 18, 2024
Inflation Stalls as Consumers Slow and the Markets Roar
Thursday, May 16, 2024, ended an incredibly positive streak in the stock market. The market…
SFSMay 17, 2024