GUIDELINES TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM
GUIDELINES TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM
As the landscape of Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) continues to evolve, the topic of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has become increasingly prominent. The allure of consolidation, growth opportunities, and potential financial gains has led many firms to explore M&A as a strategic avenue for expansion. However, amidst the flurry of...
The S&P 500 traded lower for the first time in six months. The magnitude of the sell-off was relatively small at -4.0%, but it ended the S&P 500’s 5-month rally. A rapid rise in Treasury yields contributed to the move lower in equities, with the 10-year yield rising +0.48% to...
Stocks Trade Higher in February as the Rally Broadens Out Written by: Rob Santos Rob Santos Chief Executive Officer As CEO and founder of Arrowroot Family Office, I specialize in the overall management of the firm. I also work with affluent families on providing bespoke family office services, which include tax-efficient advisory and financial...
Few economic data points receive as much attention as the unemployment rate, which is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force. It serves as a crucial gauge of labor market health and offers insight into the economy and consumer spending power. Figure 1 shows...
Stocks traded higher to start the new year, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average each setting new all-time highs. In continuation of last year’s trend, the companies with the biggest market caps accounted for a substantial portion of the early-year gains. This leadership can be...
Tax-loss harvesting is the act of selling securities at a loss to gain back and offset any capital gains tax owed from selling more profitable assets. This is a great strategy commonly used to help limit short-term capital gains, as this type of gain is commonly taxed at a higher...
Running a small business can be a demanding and challenging endeavor. Business owners are often stretched thin across various responsibilities and tasks, including human resources, daily operations, and even legal. With so many obligations, it can be hard to focus on the crucial aspects of one’s business, including the necessary...
The big story during November was the decline in Treasury yields. The bond market experienced large moves in interest rates, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling to 4.36% from over 5% in October. For context, the -0.54% decline in the 10-year yield ranks among the biggest 1-month drops since December...
Investing and saving for retirement can be a difficult undertaking, especially when the difficulties of managing the intricacies of life are apparent. How does one go about investing or saving and where can one go to get help or advice on the matter from a trusted professional? The answer often...
In a perfect world, investors would only see gains when checking their accounts. But in the real world, the stock market can be volatile and doesn’t always trade on a straight upward trajectory. No one wants their investments to decline, but when the market does trade lower, it's possible to...