by Brian Cochran, Financial Planner | CFP® | CKA® | May 2, 2023 | Financial Planning
Now that Tax Day has come and gone, you may be eager to avoid thinking about the topic for a while. If you faced any unexpected tax bills or a lower refund than you anticipated, you may still be reeling from the surprise. But as tempting as it may be to put off tax...
by Brian Cochran, Financial Planner | CFP® | CKA® | Mar 21, 2023 | Financial Planning
There’s a lot of uncertainty and fear surrounding the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Brian Cochran talks about the banking crisis and what it means for you in this...
by Brian Cochran, Financial Planner | CFP® | CKA® | Feb 10, 2023 | Investment Management
Independent economist and market analyst Fritz Meyer presents his expert insights on what could lie on the financial horizon in...
by Brian Cochran, Financial Planner | CFP® | CKA® | Feb 1, 2023 | Investment Management
As you’ve undoubtedly noticed, 2022 was a big year for interest rate hikes. All told, the Fed raised borrowing rates seven times last year, ending with interest rates higher than they’ve been since 2007. The purpose of these interest rates is to slow economic growth...
by Brian Cochran, Financial Planner | CFP® | CKA® | Oct 27, 2022 | Investment Management
This has been a year of economic challenges in many ways, from down-trending markets to persistent inflation. An aggressive Federal Reserve and the ripple effects of the midterm election season have added complexity to the financial outlook this year as well. But even...
