Back to the Investment Basics, Part 3: Our Marvelous Markets

Stock market returns are random and robust.

Stordahl Capital ManagementSeptember 26, 2022

The Week in Review: September 26, 2022

The Federal Reserve boosted the fed funds rate by 75 basis points last week.

Stordahl Capital ManagementSeptember 26, 2022

Raytheon Retirement Benefits: Understanding the Options

Raytheon Technologies professionals have many benefit options to help support a great retirement. Here are important points to consider.

Stordahl Capital ManagementSeptember 21, 2022

Back to the Investment Basics, Part 2: First Save, Then Invest

By pairing your saving goals with inertia-based rules and processes, you’re far more likely to succeed.

Stordahl Capital ManagementSeptember 19, 2022

The Week in Review: September 19, 2022

Core inflation isn’t rising on a monthly basis, but it isn’t slowing either.

Stordahl Capital ManagementSeptember 19, 2022

How to Use New 72(t) Rules to Your Advantage

If you want or need to make early withdrawals from your retirement accounts, the 72(t) strategy may be helpful. Here’s what you need to know.

Retirement planningBill StordahlSeptember 14, 2022IRA, 401(k), Early Retirement, 72(t), Substantially Equal Periodic Payment, SEPP, IRS

Back to the Investment Basics, Part 1: Remembering Summers Past

We're inherently biased to pay more attention to recent alarms than long-ago news.

Stordahl Capital ManagementSeptember 12, 2022

The Week in Review: September 12, 2022

There's uncertainty regarding how much interest rates may rise and how long they'll remain elevated to bring inflation down.

Stordahl Capital ManagementSeptember 12, 2022

The Week in Review: September 6, 2022

Overall, job growth has moderated but remains healthy.

Stordahl Capital ManagementSeptember 6, 2022

Financial Media Got You Down? Here’s How to Feel Better

Here are 10 actions you can take to help stop the overwhelm caused by negative news headlines and feel good about your life.

Bill StordahlSeptember 1, 2022Social Media, News Headlines, Recession, Inflation, Market Volatility

The Week in Review: August 22, 2022

Inflation is high, interest rates are rising, and there is no shortage of economic uncertainty. What accounts for the S&P 500's recent rally?

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 22, 2022

The Week in Review: August 15, 2022

Signs that inflation may have peaked have gotten the attention of investors.

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 15, 2022

Market-Timing Traps and Temptations

Since markets have been rewarding evidence-based investors through the decades, we intend to continue doing the same.

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 8, 2022

The Week in Review: August 8, 2022

In normal times, job growth would reflect an economic boom. These are not normal times.

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 8, 2022

The Week in Review: August 1, 2022

Two straight GDP declines meet the common definition of a recession. Case closed: We’re in a recession … or are we?

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 1, 2022

Our Take on Direct Indexing

Here's why direct indexing is better suited for targeted applications than "one size fits all" solutions.

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 1, 2022

How to Take Advantage of Roth Conversions in a Down Market

Market downturns don’t have to be all doom-and-gloom. Savvy investors will look for the silver lining, such as a Roth conversion.

Investment ManagementBill StordahlAugust 1, 2022Market Volatility, Market Drop, Roth Conversion, Roth IRA, IRA

The Week in Review: July 25, 2022

The U.S. dollar has hit its highest level in nearly 20 years.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 25, 2022

The Week in Review: July 18, 2022

Despite talk of peak inflation, retail inflation continues to surge.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 18, 2022

Should You Sell Your House?

Answer these questions to determine whether now is the right time to sell your house or stay put.