Posts by Barry Spencer

After years of runaway growth, the housing market is cooling…like a pot taken off the flame.Still warm. Still active. But no longer boiling over. And the numbers back it up.Across…

In Washington, the House has passed the Big Beautiful Bill, and within it, some significant tax language that could reshape the way you’re thinking about retirement. WHY IT MATTERS Here’s…

Most wealth advisors follow the same plan for every affluent person who walks into their office. That’s crazy!You’re unique, and you deserve a plan that meets your specific goals. It’s time…

The market has regained much of the ground it lost earlier this year. This rebound is largely due to stronger-than-expected GDP growth and easing inflation pressures, which have boosted investor…

Recession alarm bells are ringing…again.The latest GDP report shows the economy shrank by 0.3%. 1 That kicked off a flood of doomscrolling, scary headlines, and panicked selling.But before we jump to conclusions,…

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…