by Sara Baker | Sep 17, 2025 | Articles
Markets are entering a new phase following the Federal Reserve’s latest decision, which marked a meaningful shift in its fight to balance inflation and economic growth. While the Fed’s move to lower rates was widely anticipated, the real story is what happens next —...
by Sara Baker | Sep 10, 2025 | Articles
I was in Las Vegas over the weekend for the Eagles concert and had to walk through casinos to get to restaurants. I was shocked to see signs saying the casino takes credit cards. Instead of stopping their gambling, people were moving on from cash to credit and...
by Sara Baker | Sep 3, 2025 | Articles
September has always been one of my favorite months. The air starts to cool, football returns, and routines feel a little more grounded after the summer rush. But for investors, September carries a very different reputation. Historically, it’s the market’s most...
by Sara Baker | Aug 27, 2025 | Articles
Tariffs have become a pawn in America’s current divided political environment, but have been a financial instrument for the American economy since the First Congress enacted the Tariff of 1789 under President George Washington. At the beginning of our Republic,...
by Sara Baker | Aug 20, 2025 | Articles
One of my best friends lives on the coast of North Carolina, and I’m worried about him as Hurricane Erin approaches the East Coast. He’s been through a few hurricane seasons and isn’t surprised by them because they are predictable, just like the current market...
by Sara Baker | Aug 14, 2025 | Articles
For decades, the S&P 500 has been the yardstick by which portfolios, mutual funds, and even entire investment strategies are judged. It’s often considered the most reliable proxy for “the stock market” and, by extension, the U.S. economy. But beneath the surface...
