Financial Focus – October 16th, 2024

Financial Focus – October 16th, 2024

In this week’s “Financial Focus,” Nate Kreinbrink and Andy Fergurson discuss the recent October 15th tax deadline and the common misconceptions surrounding tax extensions. They explain that while an extension grants more time to file, taxes owed must still be paid by April 15th to avoid interest and penalties.

Refi Revival

Refi Revival

With the Federal Reserve reducing interest rates, the lower mortgage rates have translated into positive activity for the housing market. James Nelson shares factors homeowners should consider when deciding if the time is right to refinance.

The Fed/CAPE Connection

The Fed/CAPE Connection

  This week’s chart highlights a key connection between the Fed Funds Rate and stock market valuations, as measured by the CAPE ratio. But first, some definitions. The Fed Funds Rate is controlled by the Federal Reserve and influences all other interest rates....
Leverage Limits

Leverage Limits

  This week’s indicator is all about leverage in the stock market, or what is commonly referred to as margin debt. What is margin debt? In simple terms, it’s a measure of how much money investors are borrowing to buy stocks. When they do this, it’s called buying...