Sluggish

Sluggish

Sluggish growth continues to plague the U.S. economy. Retail sales and industrial production, both of which are strongly correlated with economic growth, came in unusually weak last month. The year-over-year change in retail sales, shown below, rose just 0.5% in...
Getting Liquid

Getting Liquid

  There’s this amusing scene in the 2000 movie Boiler Room where Ben Affleck’s character boasts about his wealth to a room full of interns. He proudly mentions his luxurious car, beautiful house, and most importantly, he says, “I am liquid.” By...
Financial Focus – May 17th, 2023

Financial Focus – May 17th, 2023

Don’t miss out on this week’s Financial Focus, as Nate Kreinbrink teams up with Andy Fergurson to delve into the realm of taxes. Join them as they explore topics such as checking refunds, the impact of tax law changes on withholdings, and valuable insights to navigate the ever-changing tax landscape.

Stumbling Block

Stumbling Block

OVERVIEW   The U.S. stock market had another mixed week. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 0.4%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.29% and the Dow fell 1.11%. Among different stock categories, small-cap stocks had the poorest performance, dropping approximately 1.7% for...