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Fed cuts rates again in November

The Fed cut rates by 0.25% at its November meeting, but the outlook for future cuts is very cloudy. Here's our take on what comes next for the Fed.

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Unlock the power of your Health Savings Account (HSA): 5 hidden benefits you need to know

Imagine an account that offers not just one, not just two, but three tax advantages. Yes, it exists and it’s your health savings account (HSA). It’s the only account that exists that offers three potential tax benefits. Despite such incredible benefits, surprisingly few people fully capitalize on this opportunity and almost 90% don’t take advantage ... Read more

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Max out the potential of your 401(k) retirement plan

It sets you up for retirement. And it offers some big tax benefits. If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, we strongly recommend jumping on the opportunity. creating an account. First, what’s a 401(k) account? It’s a type of retirement account run by employers. Basically, it lets you set aside a portion of your paycheck ... Read more

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Why everyone needs an estate plan

Imagine what would happen if you, or someone you love, gets hurt, sick, or even worse, if there’s an unexpected loss of life? Now imagine how you’ll feel when you know that you’ve put a plan in place to make sure that you, everything you work so hard for, and the people you care about ... Read more

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Investor Newsletter: Fed goes big, hoping to save the economy

Hello and welcome to the latest Facet Investor Newsletter. I’m your Chief Investment Officer, Tom Graff. I want to let everyone know that this is our final Investor Newsletter. But it’s not the end of our market insights. We’re moving that content to our YouTube channel where I’ll provide weekly updates. Additionally, please stay tuned ... Read more

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Understanding the Fed’s recent decision to cut rates

The Federal Reserve cut its target interest rates by 0.5% on Wednesday, and signaled that additional rate cuts are likely in the coming months. Why did they decide to cut by 0.5% vs. the more typical 0.25%? Is the Fed more worried about the economy than we realized? And what does this mean for mortgage ... Read more

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Investor Newsletter: Real estate stocks only have one way out

In this newsletter we’ll look back on a big up week for stocks, a major inflation report, and preview a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting. Plus we’ll dive into why doesn’t Facet doesn’t have an explicit real estate allocation.

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Investor Newsletter: Murky path for economy drives stocks lower

Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Facet Investor Newsletter. I’m Tom Graff, your Chief Investment Officer. This week we’ll cover a tough week for stocks, highlighted by some disappointing data on the labor market. Is the market worried about an impending recession? And what does it mean for the Federal Reserve’s big ... Read more

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Job gains disappoint again in August

Is the job market weakening? Could the U.S. be headed for recession? Here's our views on the state of the labor market.

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