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Financial Counseling: How Baker Boyer Helps Individuals Take Control of Their Finances

The financial counseling sessions are open to all and tailored to each person's needs and goals.

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Market Update: Is It Time to Switch From Stocks to Bonds?
In this month's Market Update, Tyson Romanick addresses the stock market rally throughout 2024 and what that means for portfolios. Additionally, the Portfolio Managers share further insight into the rebound from August and the expectations around the Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
Chart of the Month: Market Volatility is the Price of Admission for Investing
The stock market had a strong start this year. The S&P 500 gained over +15% in the first six months, its 16th strongest first-half return since 1931.
Market Update: The Recent Market Correction and What Caused It
In this month's Market Update, Tyson Romanick addresses the recent market pullback and concerning headlines about a recession and rising unemployment along with an in-depth article review of market performance in July.
Chart of the Month: Can the S&P 500 Maintain Its 2024 Momentum?
A quick look at market history suggests markets could continue to trade higher in the second half of 2024.
Market Update: Q2 Recap and Q3 Outlook
In this month's Market Update, Ted Cohan reviews the year-to-date performance of stock and bond indexes, and he explains some of the limitations of indexes used by your favorite financial news shows.
Preparing for the Future: The Importance of Financial Planning for Business Owners
For business owners contemplating the sale or transition of their company, financial planning is a critical yet often overlooked component.
Vote With Your Ballot, Not Your Life Savings
History shows us that regardless of which party occupies the White House (or has a majority in Congress), long-term investors have been rewarded for their patience and discipline.
Essential Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender
In this article, we answer some of the most common questions about mortgages, from selecting the best loan type and understanding down payment requirements to the importance of pre-approval and the impact of credit checks.
Chart of the Month: How Nvidia is Shaping the S&P 500’s Performance in 2024
Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Facebook-parent Meta are spending billions on Nvidia’s computer chips to train their AI models. The company's strong earnings growth has caught investors' attention.
Market Update: Volatile Markets and the Value of Discipline
In this month's Market Update, John Cunnison provides insightful analysis of recent market volatility the past few months and why it's a sign of a healthy market.
Chart of the Month: An Updated Timeline on Expected Interest Rate Cuts
Ten months have passed since the Federal Reserve last raised interest rates.
How to Create a Business Budget in 4 Simple Steps
Business budgets prevent you from looking at only short-term income and expenses and allows you to look forward a year, or even longer, if you should decide to create a long-term budget.
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