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Against The Tide: The Contrarian View On Fed Rate Cuts
Following the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to keep rates unchanged and the suggestion of future rate cuts later in the year, there’s been a prevailing sense of optimism among many investors, with reassurances that these anticipated rate cuts will materialize eventually. However, Vanguard is offering a different view point as they are suggesting that the […]Read More
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Read MoreHistorical Patterns Suggest Possible Surge in Stocks and 401(k) If Fed Pauses Rate Hikes
Although there is still some uncertainty about the Federal Reserve concluding its aggressive campaign to raise interest rates, a potential shift in the Fed’s strategy could offer a favorable outlook for the stock market and individual retirement savings plans, like the 401(k). Let’s remember that as rates increase, the cost of borrowing typically increases, affecting […]Read More
Historical Patterns Suggest Possible Surge in Stocks and 401(k) If Fed Pauses Rate Hikes
Although there is still some uncertainty about the Federal Reserve concluding its aggressive campaign to raise interest rates, a potential shift in the Fed’s strategy could offer a favorable outlook for the stock market and individual retirement savings plans, like the 401(k). Let’s remember that as rates increase, the cost of borrowing typically increases, affecting […]Read More
Buy Bonds Directly Vs Mutual Funds That Invest In Bonds
The current shift towards higher interest rates has sparked a renewed conversation on whether regular investors should lean towards individual bonds or bond mutual funds. Back when interest rates were close to zero for an extended period, mutual funds were a popular choice. They came with low fees, were easy to buy and sell, and […]Read More
Rise of Defined Maturity ETFs in Bond Investing
Investors seeking higher yields are turning their attention to a lesser-known type of bond fund called defined-maturity exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These funds have recently gained popularity due to their similarities to individual bonds, as they reach maturity and are liquidated on a specific date. Major providers of these funds, such as BlackRock and Invesco, allow […]Read More
Crypto News October
Bitcoin news: • Blackrock: Blackrock Larry Fink says: “Flight into quality with Bitcoin” • Mining: New Bitcoin mining facility in Paraguay runs on 100% renewable energy from the Itaipu Dam. • Lightning Network: Lightning Labs Taptoor Assets goes live with Mainnet enabling Stablecoins on the Bitcoin Network. • BitVM paper released: Smart contracts can be […]Read More
Crypto News September
Bitcoin news • Microstrategy: Michael Saylor announces that Microstrategy buys 5445 BTC. • Rumor: There is a rumor that Microsoft plans to release a Bitcoin and Crypto Wallet in 2024. • Closing Price: September is known to be a bad month for Bitcoin, but it closes as a green candle this time with a higher […]Read More
$BTC Had a Strong Rejection from Yesterday’s $28k Price Target
Yesterday I discussed $28k being a resistance target on this move up, and today BTC had a strong rejection at this price level. I think BTC is currently forming a dead cat bounce, and I see the price trending down lower. I see the light blue trend line as a price target, but there will […]Read More
Best Interest Rates for November 2024 Revealed: Savings, Checking, CDs, and Brokerage Accounts
Here are the best interest rates for November 2024: Savings Account Interest Rates Big Banks Regional Banks Online Banks Summary: Online banks offer the best savings rates, with SoFi at 4.20% and Marcus at 4.10%. Big and regional banks fall short, offering as low as 0.01%, except for Arvest Bank at 0.25%. Checking Account Interest […]Read More
Matching 401k Contributions to an HSA
In this video at the :45 mark, Brian stated that in 2025 employers would be able to make matching 401k contributions to an HSA rather than to a Pre-Tax Retirement account. Can anyone in the community point me to documentation (preferably on irs.gov) that clearly states this allowance? I would like to forward the information […]Read More