Various factors drive used car prices.  Provided by Marc Aarons   Inflation is defined as the general upward price movement of goods and services in an economy. The key word is “general.” Inflation tends to be uneven and affects the price of some items more than others. If you’ve been in the market for a used […]

As inflation climbs, the Fed reacts.  Provided by Marc Aarons  At its June meeting, the Federal Reserve confirmed what many of us have suspected for some time: prices are rising. In fact, prices are climbing faster than many expected. In response, the Fed raised its inflation expectation to 3.4%, up from its March projection of […]

There are compelling reasons to adopt a wait-and-see approach. Provided by Marc Aarons   Inflation can be a scary word for people who are retired. It’s code for “prices are going up, but my income may stay the same.” The most recent reading on consumer prices put inflation back into the conversation. The Consumer Price Index […]

What does inflation mean for your investments? Provided by Marc Aarons  In August of 2020, the Fed announced that it is willing to allow inflation to run higher than normal in order to support the labor market and broader economy. This major policy shift allows inflation to run above the Fed’s 2% goal for some […]

In this Q1 recap: the Federal Reserve alters its outlook, the truce in the trade dispute holds, the real estate market strengthens, and stocks make an impressive comeback from Q4, even as growth concerns mount. A review of Q1 2019, Presented by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc THE QUARTER IN BRIEF The strongest first […]

Less SALT for Taxpayers to Subtract What does the new federal cap on state and local tax deductions mean for you? Provided by Marc Aarons @ Money Managers, Inc. Have you routinely itemized your federal tax deductions? In 2018, you may decide to take the standard deduction instead. One possible reason: the new limit on […]