Investment Management
Point of View with Fritz Meyer | February 2025
Fritz Meyer is an independent economist, market commentator, and long-time friend of JMA. He returned to speak with us again at Education Day 2025, providing his keen insights on the current state of the market. Watch below as he untangles complexity and illuminates what we know, what we don’t know, about our economy today:
What Wise Investors Should Know About Bitcoin
Over the last several years, cryptocurrency has seen a number of ups and downs in the market. Some investors have come away big winners from the crypto boom, but others have been less fortunate. Lately there has been a renewed interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies following Donald Trump’s reelection. In the run-up to the…
Four Investing Pitfalls to Avoid
Investing is one of the most powerful financial tools available for growing wealth, but it’s not magic. You have to approach it carefully and with a plan if you want to get the most from your investments. As a young person or someone just starting out on your financial journey, here are a few of…
Understanding Markets in Election Years
There’s no denying that politics and financial markets are inextricably linked. The market responds to the economy, and the economy responds to political policy. From legislation and tax reform to domestic and foreign policy, political decisions affect the economy, the consumer, corporate profits, and, ultimately, the price of stocks. With an election around the corner…
Understanding Interest Rates
Since March of 2022, when the Federal Open Market Committee enacted the first of many interest rate increases, interest rates have been at the forefront of many people’s minds. Discussion dominates news channels and dinner table conversations alike. And with that discussion can come uncertainty and questions: Are interest rates high right now? When will…