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Financial Planning Market Analysis

Should you carry a mortgage, service the debt, and invest the difference in retirement? We will explore the popular “carry a mortgage and invest for a higher rate of return” position many advisors seem to take in this month article. Google search “Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early,” and you will likely find many […]

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Market Analysis Market Trends Money Management

What’s that outside your window?  Wow, see that car in your driveway.  It’s a real head turner! You must get a lot of compliments. It has value to you as an asset.  There’s an intrinsic value you derive from owning it.  You use it for transportation.  It gets you from point A to point B. […]

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Economic Outlook Market Analysis Market Trends Triplett-Westendorf Financial Group

Yesterday the market sold off based on continued uncertainty about trade tariffs and whether U.S. tariffs would be met with similar trading partner decisions which could potentially escalate a “trade war.” The initial steel and aluminum tariffs were absorbed by the market but the realization that additional tariffs, particularly related to China, renewed the uncertainty. […]