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Brian Traverso, ChFC, AIF, CPFA, AWMA, EA

Bank failures = recession?

Let’s talk about what’s going on in markets and the economy after the recent bank failures.

Brian Traverso, ChFC, AIF, CPFA, AWMA, EA

Recession (Y/N)?

The most common definition of a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative growth.

Brian Traverso, ChFC, AIF, CPFA, AWMA, EA

Inflation: the supermarket business model is too fragile to shield customers from rising food prices

The supermarket business model is too fragile to shield customers from rising food prices.

Brian Traverso, ChFC, AIF, CPFA, AWMA, EA

Tradition At The Masters Tournament in 2022

It is Masters time again. The 2022 Masters Tournament begins on April 7th, continuing an April tradition that started in 1934.

Brian Traverso, ChFC, AIF, CPFA, AWMA, EA

What is the Fed taper?

Tapering refers to the Federal Reserve policy of unwinding the massive purchases of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities.

Brian Traverso, ChFC, AIF, CPFA, AWMA, EA

Why You Shouldn't Confuse the Economy and Stock Market

Many investors conflate the economy and the stock market and expect the two to act in tandem.

Brian Traverso, ChFC, AIF, CPFA, AWMA, EA

What Happens if the Debt Ceiling is Not Raised?

The latest mess out of Washington is the fight to increase the federal debt ceiling.

Brian Traverso, ChFC, AIF, CPFA, AWMA, EA

Will September Continue to Be the Worst Month?

Heading into September, market historians are preaching caution because September has statistically been the worst month...

Brian Traverso, ChFC, AIF, CPFA, AWMA, EA

How Long Before the Fed Changes Its Course?

Quantitative easing and short-term rates near zero could be ending soon