Quarterly Perspectives - 2nd Quarter 2024

07/24/2024
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Rescuing America's Safety Net

05/25/2023
Surveys show that many Americans worry about the states of Social Security and Medicare, two programs facing serious fiscal challenges that require Congressional action.

The Debt Ceiling and Deficit Spending

05/25/2023
In January, the outstanding debt of the U.S. government reached its statutory limit, commonly called the debt ceiling. What happens if Congress does not raise the debt ceiling?

Advanced Estate Planning Concepts

05/25/2023
As you age, you need to think about the disposition of your assets at your death and any tax implications. Review our summary of potential concepts and strategies you could utilize.

Quarterly Perspectives - First Quarter 2023

04/12/2023
As we enter the second quarter of 2023, we take a look at historical trends to provide perspective on current events. Our first quarter perspectives looks at job growth beating expectations, inflation improvements and reasons for concern, market volatility, and consequences of trying to time the market.

Five Ways SECURE 2.0 Changes the Required Minimum Distribution Rules

03/03/2023
The SECURE 2.0 Act includes significant changes to the rules that apply to required minimum distributions from IRAs and employer retirement plans. Here's what you need to know.

2023 Economic Outlook

01/10/2023
2022 will be remembered as a year when inflation dominated the economic landscape for the first time in decades. Strong consumer demand stressed fragile supply-chains, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine severely impacted the global food and energy markets. Reactions from central banks, particularly in the U.S., have been historically swift, and as we move into 2023, inflation is slowly decreasing. The probability of a global recession in 2023 remains elevated as central banks manage the delicate balance of appropriate monetary policy. In the following pages, we evaluate the current economic environment and its implications for businesses and investors.