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On May 16^th, Moody’s, the last of the three major credit rating agencies, downgraded U.S. debt from the highest rating of AAA to AA, following similar decisions by Fitch in 2023 and S&P in 2011. Moody’s cited similar concerns as the other two agencies, primarily growing debt fueled by increased federal spending, increased tax cuts, and rising interest rates. Other concerns include domestic political divisions, eroding governance, geopolitical tensions, and macroeconomic headwinds. However, the specific trigger for the timing of the downgrade came in the form of that Big Beautiful Bill passing

When you are riding your horse in a crowded competition warm up ring, you ride using soft eyes. This is a concept from professional trainer Sally Swift meaning that while you are focused on what you are doing, you are also aware of what is going on around you.

One thing I’ve never really concerned myself with, until recently, is the subject of government spending. Given the current news cycle, I wanted to understand more precisely the facts and data, without interpretation.

Equity markets have experienced increased volatility over the past month, driven by a combination of factors including signs of economic slowdown, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and shifting political priorities following the transition to the Trump administration.

Market volatility can be unsettling, especially when you see your investments fluctuating day by day. However, staying calm and sticking to a well-thought-out strategy can help you navigate these turbulent times effectively.

A Family Financial Summit might be a new concept for many of you, so let’s start by defining it before delving into whether or not you need it. Essentially, it’s a family meeting that allows for the sharing of financial values and goals.

Lately, our clients have been asking if they can hold NFTs (non-fungible token) in their IRAs (Individual Retirement Account). It is a complex decision that depends on various factors. Here are some considerations to keep in mind.

I grew up on a horse farm in Pennsylvania. Recently, my family and I took care of the farm while my parents were on vacation in Switzerland. If you know anything about farms, you know that they represent an unending cycle of work. The work has to be done with no shortcuts. Shortcuts might speed up the work today but can lead to problems tomorrow.

We wrote two articles in 2022 about Treasury Series I Savings Bonds, given their popularity that year.

You know how your Apple iTunes library is not really music you own, even though you paid for it? Yet your vinyl collection somehow now has some appreciable value? Or did you ever collect baseball trading cards? And now you see that these cards exist in the digital world and are being traded at high values.