Instead of a recession, the economy is healthy and appears poised for slow, but sustainable, growth. This is pretty close to the soft landing that Jerome Powell consistently insisted was achievable. Can consumer spending continue to prop up the economy, or will inflation continually outpacing income take a toll?
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Data releases in July told a story of a stronger-than-expected economy. The doom-and-gloom scenario of an all-but-inevitable recession seemed to be replaced by something that looked like optimism around the prospect of a soft landing. Will the Fed actually be able to pull off avoiding a recession?
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With a bit of time to prepare, you can enter the second half of the year feeling financially confident and on track to meet your goals.
The Fed finally hit "pause" on interest rate increases in June after fifteen months and ten consecutive rate hikes. There are some signs that the rate increases already enacted are beginning to have an impact, however, wage growth remains strong. What does that mean for the timing of potential rate decreases?
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When done with the right intentions and adequate research ahead of time, embarking on a voluntourism experience can be mutually beneficial for both the traveler and communities in need.
Since becoming a federal holiday, Juneteenth appears set to become an even bigger American institution. Discover how this American Jubilee began.
This blog will celebrate American Housing Month, give an outline of the holiday's history, and talk about how important home ownership has been in our country’s history.
With the debt ceiling debate behind us, attention has now returned to the Fed. The Fed is trying diligently to tamp down economic growth to control inflation, but recent progress has slowed, and changes are incremental. What does that mean for the future path of rate hikes?
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Inflation is falling, wage growth has moderated somewhat, and a strong labor market doesn't seem to be inducing a wage-price inflation spiral. The Fed's confidence may not be misplaced, and the economy may avoid a recession this year as inflation continues to head back down towards 2%.
Employees or company founders that receive equity compensation often must cope with complex tax rules. Utilizing the 83(b) election is a valuable method of reducing tax liabilities, though there are some important caveats. In this piece, we break down what it is and what you can do about it.