What’s going on with markets? Why does the federal government keep getting into fiscal fights? A lot is going on, so let’s discuss. Why did markets melt down? A combination of things. Some negative news about home sales and consumer confidence created fresh concerns about the state of the economy.1
Finding a financial professional, or even evaluating the one you currently use, is a hard task. There seem to be so many in the marketplace working for different companies. We will discuss our 5 reasons as to why an advisor at Paragon is different and could be the right fit
Just as teams gear up for game day, retirees and individuals with financial aspirations should develop a robust strategy to ensure financial success. Just like preparing for the big game, achieving financial readiness requires a strategic approach and careful planning. Let’s explore the principles of investments and financial planning tailored
How high do you think the Federal Reserve will have to push interest rates to fully tame inflation? Some good news first: inflation is much, much lower than it was last summer. From its 2022 peak, headline inflation has plummeted to 3.2% in July after rising slightly over June’s reading.1
What if you could blink and suddenly be living the retirement of your dreams? What would that look like? Would you be relaxing by glittering waters on a warm, white sandy beach? Would you be on a new adventure in the great outdoors? Or maybe you’d be enjoying more time
A word about recessions. Are we still going to see one this year? Let’s discuss. Why did so many people think a recession was coming? Inflation and interest rates, primarily. Historically high inflation has cast a pall over the economy since early 2021.1 In response, the Federal Reserve has raised
Big question: how’s the economy doing? With the year more than half over and markets on a spree, it’s an important question to consider. Let’s dig into the latest data and find out. Inflation continues its downward spiral. The latest data for June shows that inflation fell for the 12th
Markets have been hitting some very positive milestones lately, but are the bulls back or are we seeing another “bear market rally” that will eventually lose steam? Let’s discuss. When stocks are caught between surges and pullbacks, and we’re not entirely sure what’s going on, it’s useful to go back
We hope you had a fantastic start to your 2023 year. We wanted to pass along some new retirement rules for you. We will try to keep it simple. After months of debate, Congress finally passed some major changes to retirement laws at the end of 2022.1 The Setting Every
Have you noticed Mom or Dad showing signs of decline? Are you worried about your elderly uncle living at home by himself? You’re not alone. Many of us will find ourselves making care decisions for our parents or other beloved elders. It’s not an easy place to be because it’s