by Brad McMillan | Sep 13, 2018 | Commentary
There has been much discussion recently about how the great financial crisis kicked off 10 years ago this week. We have retrospective interviews with participants, updates on how people fared during and after the crisis, and all of the typical media storytelling. It’s...
by Brad McMillan | Sep 12, 2018 | Commentary
I was out with a friend the other night, and we got on the topic of what I do. He asked me a simple question: “why do I need a financial advisor?” He really did not get why anyone would want—let alone need—someone to help manage their financial lives. Click the photo...
by Brad McMillan | Sep 11, 2018 | Commentary
Market risks come in three flavors: recession risk, economic shock risk, and risks within the market itself. So, what do these risks look like for September? Let’s take a closer look at the numbers. Click the photo to see the full...
by Brad McMillan | Sep 10, 2018 | Commentary
Last week was a short but very busy period for economic news, with looks at business sentiment, the trade balance, and, most important, the job market. This week’s data will start with prices and concerns over inflation. Click the photo to see the full...
by Brad McMillan | Sep 7, 2018 | Commentary
Last month, I reported that business confidence had pulled back in July and that job growth had weakened. But the data bounced back in the most recent report, for August, suggesting that July was an outlier and the positive trends remain in place. While the...
