The stock market’s rise this year has been exclusively due to an increase in valuations. If earnings can catch up to valuations, probabilities of a major bear market are greatly reduced.
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Scrooged?
Major economic data is in direct conflict with an equity market that has improved recently.
A Recession or Not a Recession, That is the Question
Markets have rebounded from the lows in June. Can we assume that the lows are in place for this bear market? It may be dependent on whether we are in a recession or not.
7 Lessons for Any Bear Market
Markets continue to be volatile. What lessons have we learned from previous bear markets that we can apply today?
Wise Men and Fools
An important skill in volatile markets is to acknowledge that you don’t know what will happen. We review the conflicting signals to help understand the current environment.
In Celebration of International Women’s Day: A Look at Financial Milestones in Women’s Lives
In celebration of International Women’s Day, here are the major financial milestones you should consider in each stage of your career.
Ukraine War: Market Update
This may be the most important few weeks since the 2008 financial crisis. We review the sanctions against Russia, look at the S&P 500, and discuss the Fed’s likely path forward.
Thinking Through “Life-Changing” Wealth
Incorporating a large lump sum of money into a financial plan requires thinking through a series of impacts that happen over time.