The ImpactFI Blog

The NBA Playoffs are hugely exciting for basketball fans and athletes but are also a significant driver of economic growth for the host cities. Learn more about the economics of the NBA Playoffs!

April had it all, and most of it was not so great. Inflation is proving sticky again, which forced the market and the Fed to reassess the timing of interest rate cuts.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. To celebrate, we would like to shine a light on the accomplishments of several individuals throughout American history.

Fed likely to hold rates due to strong jobs data, but cuts may come later in 2024. Markets rallied on anticipation of cuts. Equity & bond performance included. Investors advised to review portfolios and adjust for higher interest rates.

If we are committed to changing the game, it's time we stop talking about HENRY and start using language that reflects the diversity of our society. Check out these seven alternatives to use in our conversations around wealth!

We hear a lot about inflation rates, but do you know how inflation is calculated? Interestingly enough, that’s a pretty simple formula that economists use! Find out how here.

Stocks are strong but inflation persists. The Fed is considering rate cuts but is cautious about inflation risks. The housing market remains expensive. Consumers are spending less. A strong equity market is welcome, but how will it impact the rest of the economy?

Women are increasingly becoming financial decision-makers. A recent survey found that 49% of women consider themselves the Chief Financial Officer of their households. The same survey found that 43% of women say they are the primary breadwinner. So how are women handling their financial might?

In celebration of the achievements of Black Americans and their integral role in our nation’s history, here are eight Black wealth builders we believe should be remembered. These individuals deserve recognition for their contributions to the financial and socioeconomic progress in America.

Fed Chairman Powell came under ferocious criticism for how long he waited to raise rates. It looks now like the strength of the economic recovery allowed for a massive tightening without tipping over into recession. Is Powell a monetary policy magician? Or did he just get lucky?

February is Black History Month, which is a great reminder to honor and celebrate the Black community. Here, we share a history of the heritage month and some ideas on how to get involved.

Getting organized is one of those goals that can seem like, if you could get there, it would be life-changing – but it’s always just out of reach. The one thing many people don't focus on? Their money.

Financial independence is a lofty goal many of us have, but we're not always sure where to start. Here are 5 things you can work on this year to begin finding your own financial freedom.

The drama around the timing of the Federal Reserve’s first cuts to the key short-term interest rate continued in last few weeks of the old year and into the first week of the new year. Are rates still likely to come down in 2024?

The prevailing sentiment at the end of November, is that rates could begin to come down as early as March. How does cutting rates earlier in 2024 square with the scenario of keeping rates higher to ensure inflation doesn’t bounce back up?