Inflation

Is Inflation Trending in the Right Direction?

By Samantha Masey | January 18, 2023

Written by: Paolo LaPietra, CFP® Last week was another step in the right direction for the fight against inflation with December’s CPI coming in at 6.5%. This would make the sixth consecutive month of declining inflation, down from 7.1% in November. Inflation has been a dark cloud hovering over the stock market, bond market, and…

Personal Finance Strategies in a Higher Interest Rate Environment

By Samantha Masey | November 8, 2022

Written by: Vincenzo Testa, CPA Inflation is a healthy evil when the cost of goods and services increase year-after-year at modest percentages. During the past 25 years, inflation usually ranged between 2-3% as shown in the exhibit below, which is an optimal increase in the cost of goods and services. The U.S. Labor Department announced…

Inflation Adjustments That Benefit You

By Samantha Masey | October 21, 2022

Written by: Nicole Gobel, CPA There have been several big announcements this past week that will benefit taxpayers and are meant to be a means of combatting the high inflation we continue to see in many areas of the economy. Social Security recipients will be receiving a substantially larger benefit in 2023 on top of…

Webinar: Q3 2022 Market and Economic Update

By Samantha Masey | October 19, 2022

The BFG Investment Team will share our market and economic outlook as we enter the fourth quarter with elevated inflation levels, continued interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, and the upcoming release of Q3 earnings data. Join Steve, Ryan, and Paolo as they discuss these important topics.

Q3 Market and Economic Update

By Samantha Masey | October 14, 2022

What a summer we enjoyed and here we are with foliage showing brilliant colors before the leaves start to fall, no pun intended. Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here, and then the holiday season. Have you had your fill of pumpkin spice this and that yet? This is supposed to be our quarterly…

Today’s Inflation, The FED & Market Recap

By Samantha Masey | September 28, 2022

Written by: Paolo LaPietra, CFP® Whether you have been listening to the news or talking with friends and family, inflation has found it’s way into the conversation. It makes sense, inflation affects so many aspects of our lives. While stopping at the gas pump, shopping in the grocery store, or in the market for a…

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

By Samantha Masey | August 23, 2022

President Joe Biden signed a $750 billion healthcare, tax and climate bill into law at the White House on Tuesday, August 16th. Take a minute to read our team’s summary where we break down some of the major changes and how it might affect you. Download Download created by Vincenzo Testa, CPA