Building a Healthy Financial Foundation

How many pieces do you have in place? Provided by Misty Pittman   When you read about money matters, you will sometimes see the phrase, “getting your financial house in order.” What exactly does that mean?   When your financial “house is in order,” it means it is...

Fourth Quarter – 2020

In this Q4 recap: the appearance of two COVID-19 vaccines gives businesses and consumers hope and lifts stocks; U.S. lawmakers approve a second financial stimulus; European negotiators sign off on a post-Brexit trade deal. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q4...

Long-Term Rates Are Creeping Higher

What’s fueling the rally? Provided by Misty Pittman   With all the election chatter and stock market volatility, it may have been easy to miss the ongoing uptrend in long-term interest rates.   The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond is sitting just below...

Managing Money as a Couple

What are the keys to prepare to grow wealthy together?  Provided by Misty Pittman   When you marry or simply share a household with someone, your financial life changes—and your approach to managing your money may change as well. The good news is that it is usually...

Speed Bumps & Headlines

Focus on your overall approach during times of short-term volatility. Provided by Misty Pittman   As an investor, it can be tempting to get caught up in daily news headlines. Consider how news about the election and COVID-19 vaccines have moved the markets over...