Discover the second part of our 3-part series hosted by Dylan, where we dive into inflation—what it is, how it impacts your investments, and your money. Watch the video to learn more!
Fundamentals of Finance
Compound Interest
The final video in this 3-part series is about the power of compound interest. In this video Dylan shares valuable lessons about how compound interest works and a tool we use to show younger clients the power of saving early and often.
Staying the Course with Your Investments – Part 1: What a Difference a Year Makes
In this week’s episode of Matt’s Minutes, Matt is starting a two-week, two-part series titled “Staying the Course with Your Investments.” In today’s video, Matt shares an interesting visual that shows what a difference a year can make, comparing returns in 2022 compared to 2023. Showing us that the quote “it’s darkest before dawn” holds true in this case. Also enforcing the importance of staying committed to our investments, even during challenging times. Click on the video above to watch the full video.
Staying the Course with Your Investments – Part 2: Stick to the plan
This week is part 2 of our two-part series titled “Staying the Course with Your Investments.” We are discussing a hypothetical scenario with four different investor behaviors. By examining these four different investor behaviors, we can gain valuable insights into the importance of sticking to our investment plan. It can be tempting to make impulsive decisions based on short-term fluctuations, but staying the course is key to long-term success. Click on the video above to watch the full video.
Understanding Changing Rates
In this week’s video we are touching upon the timely topic of changing interest rates and what that means for certain investments. We have discussed this in the past but we have a new visual to share with you that might shed some more light on where rates are currently and what that means going forward for 2024 and beyond. Click the video above to hear more on the topic.
What could be better than a 5% CD
In today’s episode of Matt’s Minutes, we are talking about CD rates, which are currently favorable. But it is crucial to consider potential shifts in other areas of the market for investment options for long-term growth. In this interesting visual I share, we can see from history that when CD rates were at their peak, other areas of the market might have been a better place to invest one year later. Click play above to watch the full video.
