2011-04-01

Brent discusses the rate of inflation over the decades and how that people on a fixed income, or whose retirement dollars don't rise with the inflation rate, can budget for one set of costs and then be confronted with monthly expenses that might be double, triple or more what they were accustomed to paying back when they were making their retirement plans. 

Posted By: Brent R. Brodeski, MBA, CPA, CFP®, CFA®, AIFA®

2011-03-15

Last week, the world celebrated an unusual two-year anniversary: 24 months from the low point in the global markets, the point of maximum pain and panic following the 2008 economic meltdown and so-called Great Recession.

Posted By: Brent R. Brodeski, MBA, CPA, CFP®, CFA®, AIFA®

2011-02-01

There's a video making the rounds these days which warns of all kinds of terrible economic catastrophes in a very reasonable-sounding voice, offered as a "public service" by an investment research firm that you had previously never heard of. The video narrator predicts that the very foundation of America will shake, bringing our way of life to a grinding halt.

Posted By: Brent R. Brodeski, MBA, CPA, CFP®, CFA, AIFA®

2010-12-21

When you step back and look at the investment landscape, it is sometimes helpful to ask yourself if anything really IS different this time; to try to determine what has changed.

Posted By: Brent R. Brodeski, MBA, CPA, CFP®, CFA, AIFA®

2010-11-11

In the aftermath of the November 2nd election, many investors are now wondering about the stock market implications related to the GOP seizing control of the House. Depending on your personal political persuasion, you are likely to jump to some conclusion. While it is easy to let your political bias cloud your view, we think looking at the evidence is far more instructive and likely a better barometer of what to expect.

Posted By: By Brent Brodeski, MBA, CPA, CFP®, CFA, AIFA®