Stableford Capital Insights

Federal spending was substantial in 2023, particularly late in the year. Job growth has largely centered around government and healthcare, not cyclical sectors that might indicate a path to future growth. Read the December Market Commentary for a detailed overview of the situation.

The fiscal landscape of 2023 was marked by significant policy shifts. Despite the Federal Reserve’s rapid monetary tightening, government-sponsored fiscal stimulus from pandemic policies counteracted potential negative wealth effects. This created unique tax planning opportunities, underlining the importance of staying abreast of policy changes and their implications for personal wealth.

There are plenty of uncertainties when it comes to managing your investments, but you can achieve better financial health if you take action now. Building a solid portfolio with your financial advisor is a great start. To position yourself for growth and ensure you can maintain your desired lifestyle into retirement, you should also consider a financial to-do list. While every person’s to-do list will differ slightly, we’ve outlined seven key steps and highlighted essential tax data and dates to help you get started.

Do you want to feel in control of your money as you head into the new year? Then it’s time to begin your year-end financial planning. Whether you are currently working and planning for the future or quickly approaching retirement, financial planning is an essential part of a year-end tasks. Q4 is a great time to review your current asset allocations, investment opportunities and taxes to set you up for a prosperous new year.

As the tax year comes to a close around the holidays, it’s common to take stock of the year’s income and turn to charitable giving to potentially offset taxes. While a generous and mutually beneficial option, this can also be tricky to navigate depending on the taxpayer’s age and income level. Under current tax laws, […]

The significant November rebound in equities stands in stark contrast to the disappointing earnings season and 5% rates that drove October lows. Read the November Market Commentary for a detailed overview of the situation.

Tighter financial conditions are impacting both stocks and the real world where higher interest rates are impacting auto loans, credit cards and overall business conditions. Read the October Market Commentary for a detailed overview of the situation.

Generative AI is a rapidly advancing technology that has garnered widespread attention across all industries and markets. With a projected growth from its current $100 billion stature to a staggering $2 trillion by 2030, it’s a twentyfold increase that demands attention.

After one- and one-half years of raising rates, the fed is finally getting the slowing economy it wants. But is it too much? Read the September Market Commentary for a detailed overview of the situation.

Have soft-landing expectations peaked? Equities fell 4.9% at the August low before rebounding to close down 1.9% for the month. It seems that expectations finally got so high that the market was unable to meet them. The August Market Commentary will help explain what is going on.