by kpetersen | Apr 17, 2023 | Financial Insight, Quarterly Investment Update
Another quarter is in the books and it was an eventful one to say the least. Before we get into what happened I thought I would share a chart of asset class returns for the quarter that you might find surprising. Surprised? This quarter was a great case study in how...
by kpetersen | Apr 5, 2023 | Financial Insight
Smokey the Bear, Unintended Consequences and U.S. Banks Have you heard of the law of unintended consequences? No? Well, I bet you have heard of Smokey the Bear. Let’s talk about why he’s a villain. Since 1944, the United States Forest Service has used good ol’ Smokey...
by kpetersen | Mar 17, 2023 | Financial Insight
If we close our eyes tight enough, we can envision our parents at tax time… An adding machine, crumpled receipts, and coffee-stained 1040 forms littered across the dining room table. For most, the six weeks from the beginning of March until the middle of April...
by kpetersen | Mar 17, 2023 | Financial Insight
You probably saw recent news coverage that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was closed by the FDIC & California regulators. As the government moves to protect depositors, these swift and immediate actions give us confidence in the system. While everyone’s instinct in...
by kpetersen | Mar 6, 2023 | Financial Insight, Your Accounts
Whether your favorite artist is Paul McCartney or Rihanna, we all dream of front row seats and VIP access when they come to town. With markets unsettled and regulatory changes on the horizon, a backdoor Roth IRA may be an interesting strategy to consider for your...
by kpetersen | Feb 10, 2023 | Financial Insight
As interest rates increase, everyone is searching for the magic bullet. But remember: The only bullets being thrown this week are coming from Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts and the two Super Bowl quarterbacks know there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Think about...
