Any time is a good time to considering portfolio rebalancing. That said it should probably only be done annually or when there is a significant change in your financial landscape. With the rise of stock prices and the prospect of moderate inflation, now is a good time to see if your investments are in sync […]
Does Inflation Help the Economic Recovery?
The easing of pandemic restrictions and infusion of $1.9 trillion from the federal government may unleash a flow of consumer spending. As a result, some investors are wondering about the potential impact of inflation on economic recovery. Unleashed Savings May Fuel Inflation and Recovery Many people are struggling to make ends meet. However, reduced household […]
10 Financial Stepping Stones to Freedom
Reaching Financial Independence with Financial Stepping Stones Most of us are working to become financially independent. But what exactly does this mean to you? Definitions of what this looks like vary from person to person. However, the common theme among them all is having enough money to choose how you live. Whether this means living […]
How Much Money Should You Have in an Emergency Fund?
The #1 rule of personal finance is to have an emergency fund. Every financial guru from Dave Ramsey to Suze Orman to Ramit Sethi to yours truly, Engineer Your Finances, recommends you have one. According to CNN, “nearly a quarter of Americans have no emergency fund.” That’s 1 in 4 people! What is an emergency […]