Posts by Barry Spencer

Just a brief check-in after a new report shows the U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the first instance of negative growth in three…

The economy continues to evolve in complex ways. Inflation is still sticking around, and growth seems to be slowing, which has some folks raising concerns about the possibility of stagflation.…

  It’s hard to ignore the headlines and your neighbor’s Facebook posts lately. With the ongoing announcements on tariffs, pauses and exemptions — along with increased projections for a potential…

  If you’re feeling uneasy about things right now, you’re not alone. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t anxious, too. Markets are volatile, headlines are unnerving, and the…

  I won’t sugarcoat it – this has been a tough time for the markets.After President Trump’s sweeping rollout of new tariffs, U.S. stocks had their worst single-day drop since…

  As we approach the close of the first quarter of 2025, uncertainty around the economy continues to grow. Market turbulence and recession fears have many rethinking their financial strategies.Here’s…

You’ve seen the headlines—market selloffs, recession worries, and trade tensions have investors on edge.But here’s the thing: Market moves like this aren’t new, and they certainly aren’t the end of…

Could a Roth conversion help you take advantage of current tax laws and market conditions?A Roth IRA offers a powerful way to create tax-free income in retirement, if it aligns…

After reaching more new highs recently, markets have pulled back and gotten choppy. 1Let’s break down what’s happening and why it matters.What’s driving recent volatility?Concerns about the impact of inflation and…

It’s been hard to miss the wave of attention-grabbing headlines lately. News cycles have been dominated by concerns over Big Tech’s earnings, trade tensions, and a potential economic slowdown in…