by Darlene Duncan | Feb 6, 2025 | Darlene's Posts, Expressive Wealth Articles
“Bye Bye and Buy Bonds” was a sign often used by Bob Hope during World War II. It was a promotion to buy U.S. Savings bonds to help fund the war effort. Catchy phrase, I think. As we enter the era of a new administration, which has brought uncertainty and volatility...
by Darlene Duncan | Dec 17, 2024 | Darlene's Posts, Expressive Wealth Articles
It’s that time again! The holidays …. The most wonderful time of the year. A time for holiday parties, family gatherings, gift giving, and hearts full of joy. A time for treasuring our past and looking to the future. I, for one, have always loved this time of year....
by Darlene Duncan | Sep 13, 2024 | Darlene's Posts, Expressive Wealth Articles
The fixed income market is in transition as we are on the eve of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) September meeting where it is anticipated, no – it is expected, that the FOMC will reduce rates for the first time since 2020. As investors, it is important to...
by Darlene Duncan | Apr 30, 2024 | Darlene's Posts, Expressive Wealth Articles
Ahhh, spring! A time when the world seems to start anew. Trees are budding, flowers are blooming, animals are building little nests for their young’uns, gardens are being planted, houses are being cleaned, and investors are covering their financial bases. Yes, just as...
by Darlene Duncan | Mar 25, 2024 | Darlene's Posts, Expressive Wealth Articles
Following the 2022 market, when nothing seemed to work and equities and fixed income moved in the same direction – DOWN – I read with great interest about the declared death of the balanced portfolio, particularly the 60/40 portfolio. Now in the recent press, it...
