After a strong 2019, 2020 appeared to be a promising year.  Unemployment was at a record low, and wages were growing at a faster pace than almost any other time […]

In recent weeks as financial markets reeled in response to ongoing coronavirus headlines, few asset classes were spared. Even parts of investment grade Fixed Income, the asset class intended to […]

During the worst first quarter in 124 years for equities, credit markets were not immune to the unprecedented volatility in capital markets due to the coronavirus outbreak. With a yield […]

               In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) on March 27th, 2020, a $2 trillion stimulus package – the largest […]

Market Impact: The S&P 500 closed the week of February 28 down 13% from its high. This may seem like a rude reminder that downside volatility exists in the market, […]

Over the past 20 years, a series of events starting with the bursting of the internet bubble led to the unprecedented environment we find ourselves in today.  We started with […]

As 2020 begins, the year may change, but human nature does not. Humans evolve and refine their thinking, yet common cognitive biases remain. This is especially true when markets are […]

In 2019, credit markets exhibited a high level of volatility due to a number of factors. Overall, our fixed income benchmark, the Barclays Aggregate Intermediate-Term Index, provided a total return […]

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) have been modified many times since their introduction forty-six years ago in 1974.  Many of the changes have been beneficial – the contribution limits have increased […]

Signs of economic weakness are pervasive.  Quantitative evidence from economic reports is depicting an obvious economic slowdown.  Additionally, qualitative evidence, such as “expert” commentary and recession related media headlines, means […]