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Three Takeaways from the Fed Decision

Overview As we expected, the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised the fed funds rate by 0.25%, pushing the upper bound to 5.00%. Financial conditions were stable enough for the Federal Open…

Three Implications of the Latest Inflation Release

Overview The monthly consumer inflation rate slowed slightly to 0.4% in February from 0.5% the previous month, enough to push the annual rate of inflation down to the lowest since…

Are Airlines Ready for Takeoff?

Key Takeaways: The shift of consumer spending from goods to services has helped revive travel demand. This trend likely has staying power. Flight bookings have tripled over the last few…

Foundation Set for a Bottom in Homebuilders

Key Conclusions: Homebuilder stocks continue to advance despite underwhelming housing data. We suspect this represents price leading fundamentals. While mortgage rates have receded over the last several months, housing starts…

Debt Ceiling Standoff Back in Focus

The debt limit—commonly called the debt ceiling—is the maximum amount of debt the Treasury Department is authorized to borrow to pay its already committed financial obligations. The amount is set…

Katie Weibel on AM Buffalo

Budgeting For The New Year Haven Financial Planning's own Katie Weibel joined Emily and Mercedes on AM Buffalo to discuss budgeting and creating a spending plan for the new year.…

Student Debt Relief Update – Protect Yourself From Scams

Biden-Harris Student Debt Relief Update - Protect Yourself From Scams A Letter from the U.S. Department of Education As we prepare for the student debt relief application window to open…

3 Things Your Financial Advisor Should Be Doing

Choosing the right financial advisor for your specific needs and personal/financial goals can be a challenge because there are so many companies, big and small, to pick from. How do…

School Supplies Tax Deduction – Increased For 2022!

For teachers now back in the classroom, a big concern is how much they're spending on school supplies. For the first time since the incentive started in 2002, the IRS…

Apply For Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Time Is Running Out to apply forPUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS! As Teacher, Government Employee, Public Hospital Employee, Charity or if you have worked for a Non-for-Profit for 10 years or…