Protect Your Assets

How the Fed Raising Rates Affects your Bonds

With the fed raising interest rates, what does that mean for your Bonds? Our team has put together a playbook for rising interest rates to help you navigate rising rates in this week's episode of Protect Your Assets.

Market Segment: Fed Raising Rates

The Fed finally raised rates this past week 25 basis points. They also said that more interest rate increases are coming in the months ahead. Investors liked the news as all major indexes performed well. What should you be looking for in the economy going forward? Find out in this week's market recap.

Are We Heading for a Bear Market?

As Russia continues to invade Ukraine, the markets continue to go lower. Does that mean we are heading into a recession? What does that mean to you and your retirement plans? What strategies should you employ to help protect yourself? Find out what you need to know to handle a major market correction in this week's episode of Protect Your Assets.

Market Segment: Markets Down Again

The markets continue to head downward as the conflict continues in Ukraine. Gas prices continue to skyrocket and inflation continues to affect the markets. Are we headed towards a recession? Find out what you need to know in this week's market recap.

Retirement Accounts and Taxes

Many people do not realize the potential tax hit they will take when creating their IRA or 401k. You work and save, only to realize that your retirement account has never been taxed. If you take it out the wrong way, you may be forced to pay penalties on top of income taxes. This could impact you and your family. Find out how to make sure you're prepared to deal with your IRA or 401k in this week's episode of Protect Your Assets.

Market Segment: Markets Hit Correction Territory

As Russia launched a full invasion of Ukraine the S&P has dropped below ten percent for the year. This is the first time since the pandemic that the market has been in correction territory. So what should you be looking out for in the comin weeks? Find out in this week's market recap.

Minimizing Risk in Retirement

With stocks down for the year and a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, how can you protect your money from a market downturn? Lets face it, many people have done well with their investments in the last few years, but as things change you need to de-risk your portfolio. Find out how in this week's episode of Protect Your Assets.

Market Segment: Markets Continue Downward Trend

All major indexes finished the week in the red and are down for the year overall. One of the few bright spots is oil, which is up over 20 percent for the year. How will a potential Russian Invasion change the US market? Find out what you need to know in this week's market recap.

Inflation and the Market

January 2022 was the worst month for stock and bond markets in a very long time. Is the market headed for correction territory? With inflation at its highest rate since 1982, how will that impact the economy? Is this bull market over? Find out how you can protect yourself in this week's episode of Protect Your Assets.

Market Segment: Volatility Continues

The Markets held ground this week after last week's drop.  However, inflation is still an issue and the Fed has some decisions to make that could shake up the market. Find out what you need to be looking for in this week's market recap.