The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a bill signed in August 2022 directing Federal funds towards climate and energy initiatives. We wanted to provide some insight into what it is, what’s in it, and who can benefit from it.
The swift and startling events of the past few weeks regarding the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) have raised many questions about the extent of the impact that this bank failure will have on financial markets, investors, businesses, consumers, and the broader economy.
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was the 16th largest bank in the nation, with more than $175 billion in deposits at the time of collapse. SVB was the bank of choice for much of the tech world, with a core focus on banking venture capital firms and startups.
December is normally a good month for stocks. According to FactSet, 75% of Decembers since 1950 have generated positive returns. Of all the months they studied, December was the most likely to be positive.
We hope you and your families are blessed, healthy, and are enjoying the holiday season. These 12 financial tips can help motivate your new investing strategies and help you save for the New Year.
Hear Ben James give his professional financial advice on these important topics affecting our community today on the newest podcast in Shreveport-Bossier, On the Cusp Podcast!
