Casual Friday: Financial Insights

As we recorded this episode on the heels of a historic market run, stocks Thursday sold off in a big way, which we talked about in our open this week. We also tackled jobs and COVID news, and finish by reviewing steps you can take to review your credit report and help improve your credit score. Questions? Find us at FordFG.com Email us at info@fordfg.com Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLe...

In this week's podcast we check in again on markets, unemployment, and COVID numbers. Other topics include a review of our recent Election 2020 webinar, and update to AccountView 2.0 and improvements in how you can access your account online (including through a new app). There is also news of a very promising, quick, and accurate Coronavirus test, which may speed an economic rebound. Finally...

This week we catch up again with markets and COVID numbers, and we take a look at three things you might be doing that undercut your ability to build wealth. Questions? Find us at FordFG.com Email us at info@fordfg.com Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license . Source . Tracking ID: 1-05047223. Send in your questions!

You've heard of "Shark Week", how about "Chart Week"? This week we review the astounding fact that we have just had the best 100 days ever from the S&P 500, and what history suggests it might mean for the S&P 500 going forward. We also talk about some reasons why the S&P 500 is different from GDP, and we finish by looking at real time indicators on how the econ...

This week we give an update as we finish the first week of August, where we see continued economic improvement, despite some stubborn and discouraging numbers in COVID-19 cases. Questions? Find us at FordFG.com Email us at info@fordfg.com Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license . Source . Tracking ID: 1-05041380. Send in your questions...

This week we give a July-end update, where we cover a historic decline in GDP, jobless claims remaining stubbornly high, and the latest in COVID-19 news. Questions? Find us at FordFG.com Email us at info@fordfg.com Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license . Source . Tracking ID: 1-05026658. Send in your questions!

Did you miss our webinar where we reviewed the LPL Research 2020 Mid Year Outlook? If so, you're in luck. Listen in as we examine how the economy, stock, and bonds may perform during the second half of the year, and we even touched on the election and what markets have to say about the candidates. Find the full LPL Research 2020 Mid Year Outlook here . Questions? Find us at FordFG.com Email u...

This week Brian reviews the LPL Research 2020 Mid Year Outlook, which examines how the economy, stock, and bonds may perform during the second half of the year, and he even touches on the election and what markets have to say about the candidates. Register for our Mid-Year Outlook HERE ! Find the full LPL Research 2020 Mid Year Outlook here . Questions? Find us at FordFG.com Email us at info@fordf...

This week it's just Brian, where he discusses how stocks ended the second quarter of the year, the recent (and strong) jobs report, and the recent US manufacturing comeback. Brian also mentioned our upcoming quarterly investment newsletter and our monthly financial planning newsletter. Remember to sign up if you haven't already! Questions? Find us at FordFG.com Email us at info@fordfg.co...

This week Brian covers how the resurgence of Coronavirus cases has made investors nervous, the most recent jobless numbers, and how FFG is connecting with clients digitally through webinars. Questions? Find us at FordFG.com Email us at info@fordfg.com Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license . Source . Tracking ID: 1-05026658. Send in y...

This week it's just Brian giving a brief update on the current market rebound, some recent economic data that suggests the recovery is trending in the right direction, and a reminder that markets are forward looking. Questions? Find us at FordFG.com Email us at info@fordfg.com Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license . Source . Tra...

This week Ryan and Brian recap our June webinar for clients, where we partnered with JPMorgan to review their Guide to the Markets publication, using data to help us chart the path forward for the second half of the year. Questions? Find us at FordFG.com Email us at info@fordfg.com Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license . Source . Tra...

In this episode we are joined again by Lena Marie Fisher, a realtor in the Fresno, California area. Lena helps break down what has changed for both buyers and sellers in this new real estate environment caused by COVID-19. Coronavirus has changed the way sellers present their homes to buyers, and how buyers go about the process. We also cover that even though home sales have been down both nationa...

Sometimes you just need a good old fashioned market update! This week, Steve and Brian chat about where markets are now after hitting bottom (for now) in late March and rebounding in a big way in April and early May. Ugly economic data continues to roll in, but the market continues surging higher. What might be causing this divergence? Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed unde...

We are joined again this week attorney Ryan Janisse, a shareholder at Gilmore Magness Janisse, who helps us dive into the unique challenges that COVID-19 might present to your estate plan. As Ryan reviews, your estate plan is always important, but other challenges exist right now, such as getting your new estate planning documents notarized... so it's important to work on your estate plan rig...

This week we talk with Ryan Janisse, a shareholder at Gilmore Magness Janisse, about the ins and outs of estate planning. Ever wonder what the difference is between a will and a trust? Did you know that a durable healthcare directive should be part of your estate plan? Have you considered what kinds of things you need to prepare before meeting with an estate planning attorney? This episode covers...

This week Steve, Rob, and Brian dig into what the price of oil futures contracts went negative, and what this might actually mean for our clients and their portfolios. Even though this was a bit of a trading anomaly, these wild swings in oil prices do reflect the turbulence that's going on in the broader economy. Oh, and no, negative prices of oil doesn't mean you'll get paid to fil...

In this episode, Ryan and Brian consider what kinds of actions one might take in their portfolio after the huge 1st quarter drop in stocks... and even chat about some of the joys and difficulties that come with working from home. Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Source: http://inc...

In our latest episode, Nik and Brian discuss some of the particulars in the government's stimulus (rescue?) package that's designed to help individual taxpayers, as well as business owners. Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre...

In another bonus episode, Steve, Ryan, and Brian record remotely to discuss ongoing turbulence in markets, stimulus from Congress and the Federal Reserve, and what kind of shape the recovery may take. Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-fr...

This week we welcome back realtor Lena Fisher, who returns to the podcast to give us some tips on what it takes to help sell your home quickly, and at the right price. We talk about how the internet has changed things from sellers, though some of the fundamental principles on what it takes to sell your home have always remained constant.  Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed u...

In another bonus episode, Steve and Brian record remotely to discuss what to make of markets in light of the recent historic selloff, and try to bring some perspective on what may be ahead. Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.ht...

In this bonus episode, Steve and Brian address the recent market drops and provide some perspective on how the Coronavirus and a price war in oil might affect your investments. Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN...

Markets and economies change over time, but do you know what doesn't change for investors? The basics. This week Nik and Brian discuss 7 principles for long term investing that can help you make the most out of your retirement savings and can help keep you on the path to reach your financial goals. Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution...

Brian and Steve get together to discuss the historic stock market volatility we've had recently, the effects the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) may have on stocks and the economy, and what this means for clients and their portfolios. Music: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Source:...