Stableford Capital Insights

It was a November to Remember! If someone told you in March that the S&P 500 would be hitting all-time highs in late 2020 while Covid-19 cases surged and offices and restaurants remained vacant, how would you have responded? Well, here we are. The S&P 500 increased 10.8% in November, an enormous move after 2 consecutive negative months. Stepping back, it makes sense: Equity markets are forward-looking. So, where do we go from here? Read more here.

Women already command a remarkable share, steering a third of the total US household financial assets, a surprising $10 trillion. The influence women currently have is a preview of the big changes expected in the next ten years.

Navigating risk is an unavoidable aspect of investing. However, you can build your legacy while effectively managing that risk with the right strategy. The concept of risk-adjusted returns measures an investment’s return against the risks taken to achieve it. This helps investors gauge whether the risks they are taking are commensurate with the expected outcome. […]

Managing your wealth and making effective financial decisions requires more than just balancing financial services, taxes, and asset management. It also requires a deep understanding of your individual goals, needs, and values. Stableford rises to this challenge by combining open client communication and engagement, an innovative data-driven process, and proven, yet personalized investment strategies. Read more about our investment philosophy and watch our video in this article.

The FDIC insurance limit applies to your accounts automatically, so long as your bank is FDIC insured. There’s nothing special you need to do to qualify for it. But what if you have amounts in excess of the limit in your accounts? Are there banks that insure millions? In this article we discuss some ways you can insure excess deposits above the FDIC limits.

Recently, the Global Independence Center held a conference focused on crypto, digital money, and decentralized finance. This blog provides a brief overview of Christopher J. Waller’s speech regarding the crypto ecosystem, the risks and benefits associated with crypto, and the future of digital currencies.

Stableford’s financial advisory services now include securities and antitrust claims benefits through a new partnership with Chicago Clearing Corporation.

As the summer closes, there are two news items that are expected to impact the markets. The first is the message from the federal government that they intend to taper its bond purchases. The second is the negative Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey about consumer confidence. Learn how each will likely affect the market to prepare for the coming changes.

Since its introduction in 2009, cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have skyrocketed in both popularity and value. Now as the Fed and other financial institutions consider a digital dollar, what is the future of cryptocurrency in terms of a financial investment strategy? This largely depends on where you draw the line between gambling and investing.

When thinking about the tax strategies that provide you with advantages that maximize your financial standing, a long-time professional like Mark Rehn should come to mind. His many years serving CEOs and global organizations as a consultant and Tax Director, along with the focus to earn a CPA, Juris Doctorate, and Masters degree in Tax Law offers assurance that he will have the dedication and focus to help you accomplish your goals.