Extra Cash

Extra Cash

  The stock market runs on cash. For this week’s featured indicator, we highlight a measure of excess cash in the banking system—called free reserves—and discuss why fluctuations in this measure can affect stock prices. But first, what exactly are free reserves?...
Financial Focus – December 6th, 2023

Financial Focus – December 6th, 2023

Check out this week’s episode of Financial Focus, featuring David Nelson discussing positive market trends, including the Santa Claus rally and improvements in real estate and bonds. He emphasizes the role of sentiment in investments and highlights NelsonCorp’s team-based wealth management approach. The episode briefly touches on the addition of Medicare planning and the recent passing of Charlie Munger.

Debt-Free

Debt-Free

We have talked often about higher mortgage rates and their impact on housing. John Nelson tells us what else has been impacted by these higher rates and what it means for the economy in general.

Rate Cuts

Rate Cuts

Last month was great for the stock and bond markets! In this week’s discussion, we explore the reasons why, including why everyone in the financial world is so thrilled about the possibility of the Federal Reserve reducing interest rates.

Housing Drawdown

Housing Drawdown

  Last year, the Federal Reserve geared up in its battle against inflation by swiftly increasing interest rates. They threw a powerful right hook at inflation, delivered in the form of 8% mortgage rates. The impact? A direct hit on the housing market, leaving it...