Author: Mark Starosciak, CFP®
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2024 Year-End Review: The Path is Always Foggy
As we close the books on 2024, it’s time to look back at what the heck just happened! To our chagrin, barring no major moves lower in the next week, the US... Read more.
2024 Year in Review: Breaking, Bad Bonds
In 2024, the U.S. bond markets experienced a year of considerable fluctuation, shaped by economic indicators, policy shifts, and geopolitical events. Early in the... Read more.
2024 Year in Review: Bitcoin Bonanza
This year, Bitcoin experienced a remarkable year, recently hitting over $107,000, driven by a confluence of market dynamics, regulatory developments, and political... Read more.
2024 Year in Review: US Housing Hangover
In 2024, the U.S. residential housing market experienced a period of transition, characterized by a mix of stabilizing factors and ongoing challenges. The year began... Read more.
Market Update October 2024: Shine On
If you were only listening to the talking heads on CNBC, you probably would have missed one of the biggest stories of the year – gold’s relentless +30% move... Read more.
Market Update August 2024: Rocky with a Hint of Smoothness
What a wild month of August we are witnessing. From panic selling on Monday, August 5 to a solid rebound since then, investors are feeling the whipsaw action of... Read more.
Market Update June 2024: Sold Down the River
If you were tuned into the financial talking heads at the very beginning of the year (Market Update: Year Ahead 2024), the big focus was on estimating how many times... Read more.
Market Update May 2024 | The Golden Oldies
Remember those Columbia House ads from the 1970s and 1980s giving you an opportunity to build out your record or tape collection for just a buck? Talk about a... Read more.
The Song Remains the Same
The Song Remains the Same If you were tempted to undo your market seatbelt as we entered 2024, that has turned out to be a bad idea. The wild ride has continued... Read more.
Market Update | Year Ahead 2024 – Twin Peaks
One of the most perplexing aspects of the markets is their ability to make you feel – how shall we say this – less than smart. Just when you think... Read more.