Looking back over the past two decades of the subprime mortgage crisis and the COVID pandemic, we are reminded that good times do not last forever. In each of these circumstances, we learned that the best way to protect yourself during hard times is to plan and prepare for a potential downturn while the economy […]
Markets have been volatile in recent weeks for a variety of reasons. In this episode, the Relatable Finance guys dig into the causes behind the current market volatility, and what may be in store going forward.
Planning for retirement is often the last thing recent college graduates consider upon entering the job market and earning a steady income. However, there is no minimum age when people should start thinking about saving for the future, whether it is for the purchase of a new car or home, to support a growing family, […]
After raising interest rates for the first time in three years, the Federal Reserve Bank announced in March that it expects a series of additional rate increases that would bring the federal funds rate to approximately 2.75 percent by the end of 2023. The last time rates were that high was in 2008. What does […]
In this episode, we discuss the various elements to the return you receive on investments including income, taxation and some of the different types of accounts you can invest through.
Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, have garnered significant media and celebrity attention over the past few years, resulting in increased interest from investors. Amid more recent market turbulence, the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped up its regulatory authority over these acquisition vehicles, urging investors to conduct thorough due diligence before investing their […]
Novice investors often use the terms saving, investing and speculating interchangeably. However, there are significant differences between each of these approaches to wealth accumulation. Savvy investors will understand these distinctions and recognize when one strategy may be preferential to another. Saving The dictionary defines saving as preservation from danger or destruction. When applied to personal […]
In this episode the relatable finance guys explain what forces lead to a bubble, if we are in one and what could happen next.
In this episode the relatable finance guys discuss infrastructure, what’s included in this investing class and how it impacts the economy. Investing in commodities is generally considered speculative because of the significant potential for investment loss. Their markets are likely to be volatile and there may be sharp price fluctuations, even during periods […]
529 plans provide families at all income levels with a tax-advantaged method for funding their children’s future education. Generally, contributions are invested and allowed to grow free of federal income tax when withdrawals are used to pay qualifying higher-education expenses, including tuition and fees for an undergrad or graduate school student; room and board, subject […]