The Week in Review: August 9, 2021

Barring a significant surge in new COVID restrictions, July’s upbeat report increases the odds the Fed will start winding down its monthly bond buys this year.

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 9, 2021

Tax Planning in Turbulent Times—Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade

You can use an array of tax breaks to help save toward major life goals.

Tax PlanningBill StordahlAugust 2, 2021Retirement Accounts, HSAs, 529 Plans, DAFs

The Week in Review: August 2, 2021

GDP expanded at a robust place, but it fell short of analysts' expectations.

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 2, 2021

Market Corrections: What to Do When the Next One Hits

Here are some dos and don’ts for preparing for and riding out a market correction.

Investment ManagementBill StordahlJuly 30, 2021Bear Market, Market Correction, Retirement, S&P 500

The Week in Review: July 26, 2021

With 24% of S&P 500 companies having reported Q2 numbers, profits are up an astounding 78%.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 26, 2021

The Week in Review: July 19, 2021

Inflation is climbing. Here's why the Federal Reserve has pushed back on the inflation question.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 19, 2021

Travel Personal Finance Tips for Before, During, and After Your Vacation

Use these travel personal finance tips to help create a stress-free vacation.

Bill StordahlJuly 14, 2021

The Week in Review: July 12, 2021

We're paying more for gas because oil costs have climbed. Here's what's behind the oil price surge.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 12, 2021

The Week In Review: July 6, 2021

Hiring picked up in June, with the hard-hit leisure and hospitality industry grabbing 40% of the total payroll gain.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 6, 2021

Biden’s Proposed Tax Changes: How Worried Should You Be?

President Biden has introduced proposed tax changes that would include increasing the top tax bracket rate and the capital gains tax. Here’s what you can do.

Is Inflation Haunting Your Financial Dreams? Part 2: What We Can Do About It

Concerned about inflation and its impact on your retirement plan? Here are steps you can take.

Bill StordahlJune 28, 2021

The Week in Review: June 28, 2021

Not surprisingly, high home prices are starting to affect sales.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJune 28, 2021

Is Inflation Haunting Your Financial Dreams? Part 1: What We Know

Inflation is on the uptick. What does this mean for investors and what can you do about it?

Bill StordahlJune 21, 2021

The Week in Review: June 21, 2021

The red-hot economy and higher inflation haven’t gone unnoticed at the Federal Reserve, even after it kept its key short-term lending rate unchanged last week.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJune 21, 2021

4 Must-Dos in the Last Year Before Retirement

Here are four steps to take in the last year before retirement to help make sure your finances are ready.

Bill StordahlJune 15, 2021

The Week in Review: June 14, 2021

Inflation has accelerated more than expected. Most of the increase seems tied to the economy's reopening.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJune 14, 2021

The Week in Review: June 7, 2021

We look at some of the reasons behind the strong, but not spectacular, job growth.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJune 7, 2021

The Week in Review: June 1, 2021

The falling number of layoffs is one of the signs that the economy is improving quickly as we enter summer.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJune 1, 2021

5 Signs You Are Ready to Retire

If you are dreaming of retirement, take stock of your finances first. Here are five signs that you are prepared to retire.

Protecting What’s Yours (After You Pass) Part 2: Step-by-Step Estate Planning

Here is a step-by-step estate planning guide to help make the process less daunting.

Stordahl Capital ManagementMay 24, 2021