The markets are wobbling again—stocks pulling back, layoffs stacking up, and the Fed hinting at possible rate cuts. But underneath the noise, something powerful is shifting: inflation is easing, shelter inflation is dropping, and investors are asking how to stay grounded when the data feels uncertain.

In this Investment Friday, Hannah Chapman, CFP®, APMA®, CRPC® breaks down the market's recent pullback, job loss trends, and shelter inflation updates—and shares how to protect your peace (and your portfolio) through smart cash reserves, long-term thinking, and a heart for giving back when the world feels shaky.

Learn more:

Why the markets dipped 2% after a 20% rally since April—and what that tells us about investor psychology

How job losses topping 1.1 million this year are signaling early cracks beneath a still-low 4% unemployment rate

Why “shelter inflation” dropping nearly 10% matters for both renters and the broader inflation trend

What makes AI stocks different from the dot-com bubble—and why NVIDIA's high valuation may still pose risk

How many basis points the Fed could cut in interest as it responds to slowing growth and rising unemployment

How business owners can use cash reserves strategically to make calm, conscious decisions instead of reactive ones

Why generosity and stability go hand in hand—how maintaining your foundation allows you to give back and uplift your community.

What to do right now with your cash reserves and portfolio

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