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Customized investment portfolios for individuals, families, foundations, endowments, corporate retirement, and pension plans starting at $4 million
News and Views from Ferguson Wellman and West Bearing Investments
Last weekend, as my kids played in the park, a fellow dad struck up a conversation. During our talk, he sighed and asked, "Everything feels so expensive these days, doesn't it?" I’ve heard this sentiment frequently, from friends, family and clients who have expressed curiosity about the rising costs of everyday goods and services. While many individuals are feeling the strain on their finances, inflation measures, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), appear to be trending downward, showing a rosier economic picture. So why are people feeling the pinch?
Tyler Conroy, CFP®, writes about the IRS waiving required minimum distributions in 2024 and shares a resource for individuals for whom this may apply.
The first three weeks of the second quarter have been tough for both equity and bond investors. After a great start to the year, there hasn't been any place for investors to hide in April. The chart below highlights that the three major equity classes, as well as bonds, have all posted negative returns, with Small Caps now down close to 4% for the year.
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