Midterm elections have an impact on the economy and policy going forward, they can also have an impact on market returns. In this episode, the relatable finance guys go over some of the factors impacting the environment and what could be in store as we head into election day.
In this episode, the relatable finance guys discuss differences between expectations and reality for various areas of financial life including investment returns and opening your own business. They also discuss other unexpected life events and the opportunities they may bring.
With the recent trip by House speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, China has responded by conducting military drills after threating severe consequences if she were to do so. In this episode, the relatable finance guys provide some background on the China-Taiwan relations, some implications should conflict escalate further, and how this can be factored into […]
In this episode, the relatable finance guys discuss personal inflation rates and how our consumption decisions may be more or less affected than broad inflation numbers. They also discuss how these decisions affect market cycles and prices.
In this episode, the relatable finance guys look at prior bear markets and clues on when the current market may start to move. Things such as the magnitude of the decline, the duration, and the time it takes for the market to recover can help one make better investment decisions.
In this episode the Relatable Finance guys discuss the fixed income markets and how the recent jump in interest rates have affected performance. They also go into how this is different than the past 40 years and the key factors that affect fixed income returns.
The Relatable Finance guys talk about the rising prices in the real estate market and how the added cost of recent interest rate increases affects your ability to purchase a home. They also discuss some less obvious housing costs along with some benefits of having a mortgage.
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.
When it comes to inflation there are various factors to consider. In this episode, the Relatable Finance guys talk with economics professor Dr. Jeff Ankrom who shares his views on various aspects to consider, and how the Federal Reserve factors into all of this.
With a broad number of uncertainties, the Relatable Finance guys looks for clues on what could lie ahead, and how the current environment could shape the upcoming mid-term elections/policy moving forward.