Inflation Report 2025: How Consumers Are Coping With Higher Living Costs
2025 has been a turbulent year, with inflation continuing to affect people’s daily lives and shifting the global political and economic landscape.
Back-to-School Budgeting: Stress-Free Family Finance
Have you noticed that back-to-school shopping seems to start earlier every year here in the Memphis Midsouth?
Inflation’s Bite: Protecting Your Cash and Savings
Have you felt like your money just doesn’t go as far as it used to? If you’ve watched the price of groceries, gas, and everyday essentials climb, you’re not imagining it.
How New U.S. Tariffs Will Affect Your Wallet
The newest round of U.S. tariffs, which began in August 2025, is affecting the prices of many consumer goods.
Rethink Your Risk Tolerance: Time for an Honest Portfolio Check-Up
Lately, market ups and downs have many investors asking themselves an important question: Does my portfolio align with my personal risk tolerance?
Key Questions for Your Portfolio Review
Let’s talk about keeping our financial future on track. Whether you're new to investing or have been at it for years, regularly checking in on your portfolio is an important way to stay engaged with your financial plan.
Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count—Why It Matters
In the world of energy economics, few numbers get as much buzz as the Baker Hughes oil rig count.
Tracking the Trends: Jobless Claims and Wholesale Inventories—What They Mean for Memphis and the Mid-South
Let’s take a closer look at two key economic indicators that are making headlines: jobless claims and wholesale inventories.
Let’s talk about the new 2025 tax brackets.
Let’s discuss the new 2025 tax brackets—and how understanding them may put money back in your pocket.
Key Takeaways from July’s Market Events (2025)
July 2025 brought plenty of action to global financial markets. Major U.S. stock indices hit new records, trade policies shifted, and geopolitical tensions ran high. Here’s a rundown of what happened and why it matters, with insights from a range of sources.
Navigating Market Volatility in Late Summer: Strategies for Calm Seas
As we move into late summer 2025, the markets are likely to feel a bit more turbulent than usual. Trading volumes tend to lighten up this time of year, while global trade tensions, changing views on interest rates, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty all add to the sense of unpredictability.
Planning for Year-End: Financial Strategies to Take Now
As summer winds down and the holidays come into view, it’s a great moment to pause, reflect, and take some practical steps to wrap up 2025 on a high note. A little attention now can help you feel more in control—and less stressed—about your finances as the year ends.