Peak Confidence

Peak Confidence

  Americans are feeling confident in the stock market—and then some.  As this week’s featured chart above shows, 56% of U.S. consumers now believe stock prices will rise in the next year, according to the Conference Board.  This surge in optimism is the highest...
Greenback Gains

Greenback Gains

  The U.S. dollar has been in the news a lot lately. If you haven’t noticed, the greenback has been flexing its strength against other major currencies. So, this is a great time to introduce this week’s indicator: the MSCI U.S. Relative Strength vs. U.S. Currency...
Financial Focus – November 27th, 2024

Financial Focus – November 27th, 2024

This week’s Financial Focus delves into timely tax topics, highlighting changes like the upcoming implementation of 1099-K forms for Venmo and PayPal users, and the importance of reporting sports gambling income accurately. The discussion emphasizes proactive tax management and preparation, especially as year-end filing deadlines approach.