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Inflation Concerns: Are Higher Prices Here to Stay?
Higher prices are here – I learned this last month when booking a rental car for our summer vacation, a 6-day rental for...
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Insight Into Fixed Income + Timing of Social Security
When entering retirement, the question of how to structure income can be the most influential factor in determining a family’s...
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Toilet Paper... and Pork?
A little over a year ago, in March 2020, life as we then knew it was drastically changed.  Many of those who were fortunate enough...
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How Will A Bear Market Affect Your Plan?
In this week’s edition of the Ballast Atheneum, I am going to explore a subject no one wants to see but we all must prepare for;...
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The Housing Market is on Fire!
Key Takeaways: Housing inventory has declined by 52% from last year and is 15.6% more expensive. Millennials are finally participating...
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Thoughts on NFTs
We believe it is our responsibility to give our thoughts on current investment trends, even if it involves an asset that we do...
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Is the Recent Climb in Interest Rates a Real Threat?
If you pay as close attention to mortgage rates as we do, you may have noticed a fairly significant move higher over the last...
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Don't Worry, There's Still Time for 2020
I know what you are thinking.  It is on everyone’s mind.  “2020 was so much fun, such a great year, I wish it would stay 2020...
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GameStop and the Rise of Meme Trading
Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook all reported earnings last week and somehow the results were buried behind article after article...
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Takeaways from the Pandemic Relief Bill
Stimulus checks have been delivered based on 2019 tax returns, $600/person Business owners should review their ability to claim...
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