Banks and Markets
Your portfolio was built with the knowledge of how banking crises historically affect markets. When the news of the SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) collapse hit a week or so ago, it seemed unprecedented. The shockwave that went through the banking system left many wondering what fallout may arise. Subsequently, consolidation is occurring in the banking
Nearly a Century Later the Great Depression Still Has Much to Teach Us – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor in Utah
Many of us have lived through financial downturns that economists call recessions. But there’s a more serious kind of downturn that the experts call a depression. So, what’s the difference between the two? Economists often disagree on exact definitions. But there is an old joke they like to tell: A recession is when your neighbor
Silicon Valley Bank Failure and Your Evidence Based Portfolio – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor in Utah
Since late last week, there has been a bit of market turmoil related directly to the banking sector; more specifically, that federal regulators closed the 16th largest bank in the US, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). There is more than a little media coverage of the situation, so we won’t over-editorialize the situation or get too
Persist while others quit
Growing wealth can be a difficult process. When markets are down, like they were last year, it can feel like markets become obstacles that are making your goals out of reach. The reality is that history shows panic selling is what can create obstacles not able to be overcome, while markets are what can help
To Lower Your Financial Stress, Give Yourself Some Breathing Room – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor in Utah
A friend recently returned from Ireland with a few scary stories. He and his wife had rented a car for a few days to explore some castles. Several of the old fortresses, they were told, were haunted. But ghosts in the towers were not the cause of their hair-raising experiences. It was the country roads
Study Finds That “Free” Trades Could Be Costing U.S. Investors Billions – Presented by Mark K. Lund, Financial Advisor in Utah
You’ve probably heard that the most powerful word a marketer can use is “free.” After all, who of us can resist getting something for nothing? Sometimes free really does mean free, like that cheese sample at the grocery store, or the old shelf someone is giving away on Craigslist. You get the item for nothing
