Avoiding the Extremes

Brian Cochran

For many, this has been a year of mounting uncertainty and anxiety. With a presidential election in a few months, conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and major social issues on the ballot—among many other factors—it’s understandable to feel uneasy about the future. But it’s best not to let those fears guide our decision-making. After all,…

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Understanding Interest Rates

Cole Leonida, JMA Associates

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…

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