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What a crazy time we're in... Terror and destruction in Ukraine, huge inflation, and a 3-ton piece of junk aimed to hit the moon sometime today. Your weekly review!

 

Nic Daniels BFA™, Financial Advisor

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Also known as the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. We'll just call it SWIFT... Well, what is it and what role does it play when it comes to the current situation in Ukraine? Nic gives a short and sweet definition!

 

Nic Daniels BFA™, Financial Advisor

www.therealmoneypros.com

www.treecityadvisors.com

Confused about what sanctions are and what they will mean for Russia? Nic gives a quick explanation.

 

Nic Daniels BFA™, Financial Advisor

www.therealmoneypros.com

www.treecityadvisors.com

Brian and Alex dive into the Ukrainian/Russian conflict and give you advice on how NOT to play into the fear that Putin is creating. They give examples of bad moves and good moves that are made by investors when major events like this happen. What are the best things you can do? Stick to your strategy and stay calm.

 

Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor

Alexandra Lundgren AIF®, Financial Advisor

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While we're not trying to downplay the current situation in Ukraine, what we're trying to say is this: Don't panic. This isn't the first crisis and it won't certainly be the last. Nic gives examples of how the markets have historically reacted to major events.

 

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Nic Daniels BFA™, Financial Advisor

www.therealmoneypros.com

www.treecityadvisors.com

By now, we've all heard it. Being fearful and uneasy in these kinds of situations is normal and totally acceptable. However, your reactions may not be. Brian steps away to give his best financial advice in response to the conflict.

 

Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor

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www.treecityadvisors.com

At a glance, Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) may look very similar. One isn't necessarily better than the other, but it's important to look at the expense ratios and historical performances of each. Nic gives some example of why you MAY want to put your money into ETFs rather than mutual funds...

 

Nic Daniels BFA™, Financial Advisor

www.therealmoneypros.com

www.treecityadvisors.com

If you've shopped online recently, you probably noticed a couple of buttons during checkout that mention Affirm or Uplift. Buy now, pay later is becoming more popular, especially when it comes to planning vacations. Is this something that could work for or against you?

 

Nic Daniels BFA™, Financial Advisor

www.therealmoneypros.com

www.treecityadvisors.com

Russia, Ukraine, gold, fear, markets, inflation... Just a few of the words we're hearing everyday. How will you financially deal with the current conflict?

 

Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor

Jeremiah Bates, Financial Advisor

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Hey young people! Guess what! While you're struggling to find affordable housing and pay bills, there are people paying millions for virtual land! Plus, everything you need to know about this last week.

 

Nic Daniels BFA™, Financial Advisor

www.therealmoneypros.com

www.treecityadvisors.com