Mastering the Market: Navigating Fed Policy, Inflation, and Customized Solutions
When will the Fed cut rates? Is inflation here to stay? Will inflation impact my investments? We’re here to guide you through these questions and many more. Glenwood’s portfolio management is led by Michael, now in his 31st professional year with extensive...
2024 Maximum Social Security Benefit
Steve Vernon, ContributorFeb. 16, 2024 What’s the most you can receive from Social Security? The answer is…it depends on your age, your work history, your marital status, and your retirement decisions. Let’s start with answering the immediate questions about the...
Learning Every Day – CPI vs. PCE
CPI* vs. PCE** The “CPI” (Consumer Price Index) gets major attention and is often cited in the headlines and among the media and talking heads as if it’s “the” measure of inflation. And market watchers often cite CPI movements as a predictor of Federal Reserve...
Believe Nothing You Hear…
“Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.” – Edgar Allan PoeWe've all heard financial commentators on TV and podcasts declaring, “The easy money has been made.” We strongly dislike that phrase because, first of all, there is no “easy money” in our...
It’s About Time
(Time & Patience, that is) After peaking at the very start of 2022, the US equity market suffered a brutal bear cycle that also hit bonds and other asset classes. But now, almost two years after peaking, stocks are back to all-time highs when accounting for total...
Where Are We Now?
Some of you will recall that in October, 2022, we could not help but have the below image in mind as the Federal Reserve Board drove their narrative toward a breaking point that we thought they would regret: A stated goal of raising the level of unemployment...
Federal Reserve, Banking Concerns, Risk Management Take Center Stage
Federal Reserve, Banking Concerns, Risk Management Take Center Stage It’s been quite a week. Things seemed fairly normal on Tuesday, March 6, as our Chief Investment Officer, Michael, was in Washington to witness first-hand the testimony of Federal Reserve Chairman,...
Mutual Fund Models: Ask Questions & Know Your Alternatives
gibing Mutual Fund Models: Ask Questions & Know Your Alternatives Operational Basics For engaged investors, a description of mutual funds may not be needed, but for the less engaged, we begin with the basics. Mutual Funds have been a resource to investors...
Glenwood Market Insights: Breaking Bad
Glenwood Market Insights: Breaking Bad One of our great mentors always talked about how “the market” puts flesh (explanations) on the bones (true factors) of any given day’s market price action. The narrative (flesh) regarding Monday and Tuesday’s stock market...
What is Cryptocurrency?
WHAT IS CRYPTOCURRENCY? The terms “Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, NFTs, and Doge” are being used a lot lately. These are, of course, all examples of “cryptocurrency” (or “crypto” as it’s casually known). You’ve, no doubt, been asked by multiple clients what the heck “a...
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