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Jeffrey B. Snyder, CFP® | Jul 20, 2022

Market Update for July 20, 2022

Market Update
Inflation
Unemployment

A few thoughts:

  1. On the S&P 500 we are almost 9% off the lows established mid-June.  That index remains over 17% down year-to-date.  Similarly, the broad US
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Jeffrey B. Snyder, CFP® | Jun 10, 2022

Market Update for June 10, 2022

Market Update
Fed
Employment
Inflation

Here are a few bullet points highlighting some of my current thoughts:

  • A few blog posts back I highlighted purchasing inflation-protected bonds directly from
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Jeffrey B. Snyder, CFP® | May 26, 2022

Market Update for May 26, 2022

Market Update

“Recession” and “Bear Market.”  Two scary terms in the annals of investing.  Let’s define them and drill down on what they actually mean.  A recession is

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Jeffrey B. Snyder, CFP® | May 17, 2022

Market Update for May 17, 2022

Market Update

The S&P 500 continues to be very volatile, and mostly to the downside.  We are currently 15-16% down on the year-to-date but almost 5% above the intraday lows

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Jeffrey B. Snyder, CFP® | Apr 26, 2022

Market Update for April 26, 2022

Market Update
Fed

Think of the economy like a boat, and the job of the Federal Reserve at this point is to pull the boat ashore.  The boat is floating of its own accord just 10

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Jeffrey B. Snyder, CFP® | Apr 13, 2022

Are I Bonds Right for You?

Bonds
Inflation

I came across this article about I Bonds and felt like it was worth sharing.

Like the article explains, I Bonds (otherwise known as Series I Savings Bonds)

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Market Update for 25 March 2022 | First Financial Associates
Jeffrey B. Snyder, CFP® | Mar 25, 2022

Market Update for March 25, 2022

Market Update
Bonds

In my blog post on 3/18/22 I noted that the “10-year Treasury is up to 2.15%.  30-year mortgage average as of today is 4.526% and a 15-year is 3.655%.”  Now

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Market Update for 18 March 2022 | First Financial Associates
Jeffrey B. Snyder, CFP® | Mar 18, 2022

Market Update for March 18, 2022

Market Update
Fed

A fantastic week for equities, as growth stocks exploded back to the forefront following several miserable weeks of declines.  I have been feeling for some time

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Market Update for 14 March 2022 | First Financial Associates
Jeffrey B. Snyder, CFP® | Mar 14, 2022

Market Update for March 14, 2022

Market Update
Fed
Ukraine

Welcome to the new blog!  I endeavor to post at least once a week and ideally more often than that, so please check back periodically for updates.  This is a

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Jeff Snyder | Jan 17, 2022

Small Business Owner Retirement: Dealing with an Unexpected Exit

Retirement
While you might have been planning your retirement for many years, there may come a time when you need to retire earlier than expected.
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Jeff Snyder | Jan 17, 2022

Why You Need an Investment Philosophy

Investments
Finance
It may be easier to stick to your financial goals if you have a strong investment philosophy in place.
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7 Tips to Keep You Accountable | First Financial Associates
Jeff Snyder | Jan 17, 2022

Financial Resolutions: 7 Tips to Keep You Accountable

Finance
Savings
Setting a finance-related resolution in 2022? Here are some ideas to help you stay on track.
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