Know Your Medicare Basics

Know Your Medicare Basics

by | Mar 22, 2023 | Retirement

Let’s get right to it. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older and people with certain disabilities or diseases. It is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).[1] There are four parts to Medicare...
The SVB Situation and Your Financial Picture

The SVB Situation and Your Financial Picture

by | Mar 17, 2023 | Economy

You’ve heard the news that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has experienced a financial shock. In a matter of a few short days, Silicon Valley Bank went under. So, let’s get into the facts that can help put this event into context. The series of events Before interest rates...
What the Banking Panic Means for Fed Rates Next Week

What the Banking Panic Means for Fed Rates Next Week

by | Mar 15, 2023 | Economy

As markets recovered on Tuesday, the banking crisis that kicked off on Friday looked a little less scary, though the turmoil may not be over yet. There is optimism that the problems that sank Silicon Valley Bank and others in the U.S. won’t spread. Of course, there...
Understanding Financial Wellness

Understanding Financial Wellness

by | Feb 22, 2023 | Financial Wellness

Wellness is a concept that has found its way into more and more corners of American life. At its heart, wellness is about adopting practices—like exercising more and eating healthy—that help you live a better life. These practices can also help you improve your...
Overseas Update

Overseas Update

by | Feb 14, 2023 | Stocks

Easing of Covid policies key in China There have been some interesting developments in China. After months of market declines Chinese stocks have rallied since November as a relaxing of President Xi’s strict Zero Covid policies occured. The unprecedented protests in...