Market Commentary
WHAT THE RECENT FED RATECUT MEANS FOR YOU And What You Should Do About It
WHAT THE RECENT FED RATE CUT MEANS FOR YOU And What You Should Do About It This past September, the Federal Reserve announced a 0.5% reduction in short-term interest rates, delivering a bigger-than-expected cut. This move marks a shift in strategy from the previous two years. “The Federal Reserve spent the last couple of years…
Read MoreUnderstanding Recent Market Volatility
Staying Informed and Focused Amidst Market Fluctuations The equity markets have recently experienced significant drops. With these sudden changes, we want to keep you informed about what’s happening. Here are some insights to help you navigate this period of ongoing volatility, especially with a contentious election ahead. If you have any questions about the market,…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act is affecting many business owners, investors and real estate owners. Here’s how: On Jan. 1, 2024, a significant regulatory change went into effect that impacts limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations and other entities, but its reach extends beyond the typical business owner. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires certain businesses…
Read MoreMaximizing Your Cash Reserves: Expert Advice
Maximizing Your Cash Reserves: Expert Advice with Anthony Goring, Investment Associate If you have substantial cash reserves in your account with a low return rate, you may want to consider taking the following actions: 1. Evaluate your financial goals and risk tolerance: Before making any investment decisions, it’s essential to consider your financial goals, risk…
Read More2022 Q4 Investment Update
The FED Moves Forward by Looking Backward The FED’s stated mission is to ensure price stability and full employment, which explains the heavy focus on inflation and unemployment data. Unfortunately, both of those series represent lagging indicators that only see the impacts of monetary policy after delays that are long and variable. In times like…
Read MoreFrom The Desk Of John Vance: To Our Vance Wealth Friends & Family
At Vance Wealth, we’ve been spending the summer months refining some of our internal systems, so we can continue to grow and build a company culture that everyone feels invested in. We kicked off the summer by switching up a few aspects of our internship program, in order to make it more successful for our…
Read MoreHow We Support You During Turbulent Times
When we look back on the past two years, there’s one word we’d use to describe the market: volatile. Yet as we look ahead, the only thing we’re sure of is that the volatility is here to stay. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to panic. In fact, at Vance Wealth, we don’t think it’s…
Read More2022 Quarter 3 Investment Update
Summer is in full swing, and it is another hot one! We hope your summer has been spent with the ones that matter most and not in front of the TV watching the news. Is the world coming to an end? No, but one may think so, based off recent headlines in the media. Some…
Read More2022 – Q1 Investment Update
Dear Clients and Friends, 2021 was a banner year for equities, as enormous fiscal and monetary stimulus through the pandemic supported the strongest economic and earnings growth in decades during the reopening. The S&P 500 Index experienced minimal volatility while returning 28.71% (largest intra-year pullback being just 5.2%), though there was plenty of action beneath…
Read More2021 Q4 – Investment Update
Fall is upon us! Neighbors are dusting off their ghouls and goblins and decorating for Halloween. Once Thanksgiving arrives, it seems like the year ends within a blink of an eye and 2022 is here. Not that long ago did our uphill journey begin from the depths of the “COVID Correction” ravine. Now it’s time…
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