by Derek Dall'Olmo | Apr 28, 2021 | Weekly Happenings
Are you feeling the desire to get in on the action? Bitcoin, Ethereum, and even Dogecoin are the buzz of financial media right now. Maybe you and your family or friends have even talked about it. Let’s review how crypto-currencies fit or do not fit into your long-term...
by Derek Dall'Olmo | Apr 22, 2021 | Weekly Happenings
Retail Spending Boom Amid Still Strong Saving Americans are making every effort to live their best lives. Our “spend, baby, spend” culture contrasts typical prudent financial wisdom that says to “save more, spend less.” At TFC, we aren’t about spend-shaming people,...
by Derek Dall'Olmo | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Earning a guaranteed 50% or 100% rate of return on your money is almost always classified in the ‘too good to be true’ category in the saving & investing world – except for one. The employer matching feature in your 401(k) account. It is free money you can snag if...
by Derek Dall'Olmo | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Renting vs. Buying A strong real estate market and a hot stock market combine for an interesting conundrum – should you keep renting or go ahead and buy that first home? Maybe you are near retirement and looking to downsize – should you move into a small house or...
by Derek Dall'Olmo | Apr 13, 2021 | Monthly Market Brief
Executive Summary Economic growth beginning to accelerate as stimulus checks get spent, and vaccines are administered With more jobs and higher wages comes inflationary pressures and rising prices Stock market returns were in the black for March, capping off a...