by Springwater Wealth | Jul 19, 2021 | Newsletter
Supply chain disruptions are contributing to rising inflation As we begin to move into the progressively shorter days of summer, the stock market seems to be entering a period of uncertainty. US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose 6.4% in the first quarter. A survey by...
by Springwater Wealth | Jul 1, 2021 | Financial Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
Previously, we defined “inflation”, explained how it’s measured, described its causes, and discussed why it can be a problem. We also described the general characteristics of investments that may help retirees protect themselves against inflation, and we identified...
by Springwater Wealth | Jun 17, 2021 | Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
On February 19, 2020, the S&P 500 index hit an all-time high of 3,386. Just over a month later, on March 23, 2020, the index fell to 2,237, a drop of 33%. It was the fastest sell-off in US stock market history. The Coronavirus had become a global pandemic and the...
by Springwater Wealth | Feb 5, 2018 | Newsletter
“LADIES AND GENTLEMEN – PLEASE FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS” If you have every flown with a commercial airline, you have undoubtedly heard these words. This message is broadcast whenever the plane has encountered turbulence and there is resulting concern...