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Down Shifting to Slower Growth
As the summer heats up, the U.S. economy appears to be cooling down, with consumer spending slowing, delinquencies rising and the unemployment rate ticking higher to 4.1%, 70 basis points above its cycle low as of the end of July. Inflation has also moderated, easing to 3.0% in June, but remained too high to warrant…
Read MoreHere’s the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 70
Story by Sean Williams For most Americans, Social Security provides an indispensable source of income. In addition to lifting more than 21.7 million people out of poverty every year — roughly 15.4 million of whom are adults aged 65 and over — it’s a program that nearly 9 out of 10 retirees count on, in…
Read MoreFinancial Market Insight | July 2024
Download July 2024 Report ↓ Financial Market Insight | July 2024 HIGHLIGHTS STOCKS SOURCE: Factset and Vann Equity Management Research Team “The S&P 500 hit yet another record high last week as CPI rose less than expected and boosted investor expectations for a September rate cut and two rate cuts in 2024.” Market Impact of…
Read MoreRevocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What You May Not Know
When deciding between a revocable vs. irrevocable trust, one will need to consider their net worth and what type of tax shelter their heirs may need. It may be tempting to set up a will and consider your estate planning complete, but trusts are critical for organizing how your assets are distributed during your lifetime…
Read MoreAre you aware of the tax brackets for tax year 2024?
While most eyes right now are on the tax year 2023 deadline, we believe it is worth reviewing the changes coming for next year’s taxes, filed in 2025. Scroll down for our overview of this information, which could have a big impact on your financial game plan! On that note, now is an excellent opportunity…
Read MoreVann Equity Management Wishes You A Happy and Safe 4th of July!
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Read MoreIs the Fed confident it can cut rates this year?
In the May CPI report, year-over-year headline inflation cooled to 3.3% from 3.4% – down one decimal, yet the median FOMC rate forecast for 2024 moved higher by half a percent. As widely anticipated, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to leave the Federal funds rate unchanged at a target range of 5.25%-5.50% at…
Read MoreFinancial Market Insight | June 2024
Download June 2024 Report ↓ Financial Market Insight | June 2024 HIGHLIGHTS STOCKS SOURCE: Factset and Vann Equity Management Research Team “The S&P 500 hit a new all-time high last week thanks to more AI enthusiasm and mostly Goldilocks economic data.” When Does Bad Economic News Become Bad For Markets? Markets have been volatile to…
Read MoreWhen it comes to investing in the stock market, TIME, not timing, matters most
Here’s why the smartest of investors stick with the stock market for the long haul: If you have questions or need guidance, please reach out for help. Vann Equity Management would love to discuss your plans and help you make the most of your investing years. Hope to hear from you soon. The information contained…
Read MoreThe Investment Advice Fiduciary Regulation is Here. Here’s What You Need to Know:
Federal courts have described fiduciary responsibilities under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) as the “highest known to law.” On April 23, 2024, the DOL announced updates to the investment advice fiduciary regulation (formally known as the Retirement Security Rule), which brings many more financial professionals under the ERISA fiduciary umbrella. The determination of…
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