2022 Contribution Limits

Is it time to contribute more? Provided by Misty Pittman  Preparing for retirement just got a little more financial wiggle room. This week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new contribution limits for 2022.   Staying put for 2022 are traditional...

FANNG is now MAMAA

Wise investors take the “big picture” view. Provided by Misty Pittman   CNBC’s Mad Money host Jim Cramer created the popular FAANG acronym to denote some of the largest, most powerful companies in the world: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google. Recently,...

When Bad News Is Good News

A surprising reaction to tapered bond purchases. Provided by Misty Pittman   Financial markets can be challenging to understand. But when markets enter a “bad news is good news” cycle, it becomes even more difficult to follow along.   At its November meeting, the...

Annual Financial To-Do List

Things you can do for your future as the year unfolds. Provided by Misty Pittman   What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for the coming year? Now is an excellent time to think about the investing, saving, or budgeting methods you could...

The Best, the Brightest, and Inflation

The Fed may be ready to alter course.  Provided by Misty Pittman   If you are feeling a bit confused about the direction of inflation, you’re in good company. Some of the best and brightest economists in the country are having a tough time getting their arms around...

End-of-the-Year Money Moves

Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2021. Misty Pittman   What has changed for you in 2021? For some, this year has been as complicated as learning a new dance. Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? That’s one step. Did you...