Lately, we have been getting a lot of the same questions from clients relating to the market, inflation, economic concerns, and more. So, the Investment Committee decided to put together this episode to answer some of these burning questions. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did answering the questions! 

Around middle Tennessee, it’s no secret that the housing market is on a tear. For about the past decade, home prices in this area continue to climb to new records. Large corporations are bringing headquarters to our state and families from high-tax states are coming to Tennessee seeking its generous income tax policies. With all the rising home prices, many are wondering how to tap into all the equity that’s being created in their home. One of the most popular ways to access the equity in your home is through a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC for short). In this episode we explore some of the pros and cons of obtaining a HELOC.

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not provide advice on mortgages. Any opinions are those of the author and not necessarily those of Raymond James.

There have always been and will always be reasons you could be fearful and not want to invest.  It’s not easy to remain calm and sift through the deafening noise that bombards us daily. The market is at all-time highs and a common concern we hear is that the next leg must be down…. but that does not necessarily have to be the case.  Though the future is unknown, there are several reasons to point to that indicate otherwise.

A lot has happened in the markets so far this year and the David Adams Wealth Group Investment Committee just recently met to compare data from the major institutional money managers and other top advisors. David shares some notes for that we feel would be good to know and share with others.

You probably never thought you’d be in a position to need advice about divorce. None of us ever do. Unfortunately, sometimes no amount of marriage counseling is enough to avoid divorce. It’s a challenging process emotionally and financially. Unraveling two people’s finances is messy. Long before child support or alimony is awarded, you’ll need to prepare your finances for the work ahead. Every divorce is different and unique, and advice should only come from experts familiar with your specific situation. In this podcast, we want to provide some suggestions that should help point you in the right direction.

Michelle Norris, Director of Corporate Wellness at SweatNet joined us again for a second webinar. This session was entirely Q&A format. Listen in and enjoy Michelle discussing all topics health related.

Raymond James is not affiliated with Michelle Norris or SweatNet

It seems like everyone you know is talking about Bitcoin, but what exactly is it? Is it real, does it work, does it have a spot in your portfolio, and is it here to stick around? In this episode, Myles gives a quick basic background on what exactly Bitcoin is, with no other agenda than to help you have a better understanding for what Bitcoin is.

It seems like it was last week we were ringing in the new year and now April is here – which means we are in the 2nd quarter of 2021. The year and the market have started off on a fast start. The vaccine rollout and the pent-up demand of consumers to get out and spend have teamed up to create economic demand like we have not seen in a while. In this episode we want to discuss what has happened so far this year and where we may be headed.

The purpose of an emergency fund is not to make money. The purpose is to be there and help make sure you are protected and able to cover your monthly expenses and emergency expenses that may pop up. In this episode, Myles discusses what he feels is the right amount to set aside in your emergency fund.

Being a people pleaser might sound sweet and selfless, but it can actually be very unhealthy for all parties involved. It can take time to understand the challenges that can be created when trying to make everyone else happy at the expense of your own well-being. Awareness is the first step to truly knowing what is and what is not best for you and your current situation. David discusses how being more aware of this himself has helped him to learn and grow.