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Will the declining dollar lose its world dominance?
A continuous debate over whether the dollar could lose its dominance is signaled by China and Brazil’s recent agreement to trade directly.
US economy adds 236,000 jobs in March
Job growth in the US remained solid in March, but the pace of hiring cooled to its slowest in more than two years. While it is clear the US is not in a recession right now, what does the deceleration in job growth tell us about where the economy is headed? And what does it ... Read more
Two ways to save on taxes while going to school
Uncle Sam wants you to get educated, and that means there’s a tax credit that can help pay for your education. Two of them, actually: the Lifetime Learning Credit and the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC). Whether paying to educate yourself or a dependent (such as your child), these credits can save some serious tax ... Read more
Protecting your portfolio from changes in the US economy: What Facet did in Q1 '23
The first quarter of 2023 brought with it a new banking crisis and soaring interest rates. Here's how Facet navigated the rough waters.
A tale of two banking crises: How 2008 is different than 2023
Unlike in 2008 when unemployment and mortgage defaults were at all-time-highs, banking losses today primarily come from rising interest rates.
Expected Federal Reserve interest rate hike halved amid banking crisis: What to expect next
In March, markets expected the Federal Reserve (Fed) to hike interest rates by 0.5%, but this did not occur due to stresses in the banking system. What's on the horizon?
Navigating the banking sector after SVB's failure
This past weekend, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) became the largest U.S. bank to fail since 2008. Here's what you need to know.
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing: What it is and why it matters
Here's what you need to know about ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing and why it matters.
ESG investing in a complex world: Balancing environmental, social, and governance factors
ESG investing can be challenging. Here’s what you need to know.
Will the Fed pause or hike rates? The impact of strong jobs market and rising inflation
U.S. jobs market remain strong with net job gain of 311,000 in February. Wage growth slows but inflation rises. Here's what to know.
What Is REIT Investing? A Guide to Real Estate Investment Trusts
Breaking down the advantages and disadvantages of real estate investment trusts. Here’s what to know about REITs.