Everyone's talking about inflation. Is it hyped, and if the Fed makes a move, under what conditions will that occur? This week, we look back on what the Fed said and what they're seeing, and we take a contrarian stance to what everyone except the bond market is saying.

Simon takes a deep dive into whether trying to time a deployment of cash into stocks makes sense. It is easy to become paralyzed and come up with reasons to wait: anticipating a dip, waiting for a recession, hoping for cheaper valuations, etc. The historical data suggests investors in most cases are better off putting funds to work. 

Are you one of the 2.7 Million Americans above age 55 contemplating an early retirement?  Make sure you've got these 6 steps buttoned up before you retire to make sure it's satisfying, fulfilling, and enjoyable!

Looking at conditions and data, the market is better positioned today than its been in a long time, certainly better than at the end of 2019 before the pandemic. Today we look at why that is and a company poised to benefit from the landscape. 

Simon discusses the current market churning and highlights some of the important trends to watch underneath the surface. He examines the current melt-up in house prices and how there are both demand and supply drivers. He also highlights some recent news flow from AVGO, COST, and BABA and the buy rationale for each.

The pandemic has caused some lasting effects on the Senior Living Industry. Ann discusses how the industry is reshaping itself to move forward. She also touches on points to consider when deciding where to spend your later years. 

Organic fundamentals are raging. PMI highest in decades. This week we look at what that means for stocks and inflation and how gold falls short against inflation.

David goes over the latest economic data we are following and discusses key factors to consider when looking to use a construction loan if you're building your dream home or looking to renovate.

Simon provides some questions to ask if you are paralyzed and unable to make the decision to invest in the stock market, He also suggests a strategy. Simon examines the current market from the perspective of multiple indicators and compares it to previous significant market tops. We should not necessarily conclude that the highs have come and gone. He then looks at the fundamental buy case for FISV and DIS. 

Matt Anderson shares some of the current events being discussed in the world of financial planning. Topics include the Secure Act 2.0 which made its way through the House Ways and Means Committee two weeks ago as well as the American Families Plan introduced by President Biden at the end of April.