Forefront’s Market Notes April 21st, 2025   U.S. stocks slipped over the shortened trading week as Q1 corporate reports started to roll in.  The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropped 1.50 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 2.62 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.66 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas...Read More

Now is the Time: Why Market Volatility is a Crucial Opportunity for Couples to Strengthen Their Financial Connection ­ In times of uncertainty—whether personal, societal, or financial—our relationships are put to the test. But these moments, if approached with intention, are also profound opportunities to build trust, intimacy, and resilience. Right now, with financial markets...Read More

When the Headlines Get Loud, Remember the Long Game   The past few weeks have felt like déjà vu: economic headlines flashing words like “volatility,” “tariffs,” “uncertainty,” and “policy shift.” It’s hard not to feel a little unsettled. Whether you’re a retiree watching your nest egg or a working professional trying to stay disciplined, the mood...Read More

Tariffs Are Back — But Haven’t We Learned This Lesson Before? ­ On Wednesday, the U.S. government announced a sweeping series of new tariffs that could reshape how we shop, work, and even how our food is grown. But what does this policy shift really mean for everyday Americans? And why do economists keep comparing...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes March 31st, 2025   Stocks moved lower last week as investors swung from exuberance to disappointment on news over tariffs and inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.53 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index retreated 2.59 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.96 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which...Read More

What Does “Enough” Look Like for You? (Hint: It’s Not on Instagram)   The other day, I saw an ad for a cruise line that promised “more.” More restaurants. More shows. More pools. More fun. They must’ve said “more” more times than my kids say, “What’s for dinner?” (which, for the record, is always after they’ve...Read More

Investors Aren’t Rewarded for Predictions They’re Rewarded for Preparation ­ There’s no shortage of people trying to predict what the market will do next. Analysts flood financial news with projections—bull markets, bear markets, recessions, rate cuts, inflation trends. Every day, some talking heads claim they have the answer. But here’s the reality: investors aren’t rewarded...Read More

The Market Just Dropped – Now What?   ­ If you’ve been investing for more than five minutes, you’ve probably felt the urge to panic at some point. The market drops, the financial media screams “crash,” and suddenly, your well-diversified portfolio feels like a ticking time bomb. But take a deep breath. Now look at...Read More

Navigating Market Volatility:  Why Smart Investors Stay the Course ­ There’s an old saying: “The stock market is designed to transfer money from the Active to the Patient.” Warren Buffett has lived by this mantra for decades, and history continues to prove him right. Right now, we’re in a market cycle where volatility is elevated,...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes February 24th, 2025   Stocks fell last week as concerns about sticky inflation and the pace of economic growth rattled investors.  The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 1.66 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 2.51 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell 2.51 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks...Read More