Navigating real estate investments: a guide to potential risks
Real estate investments have a number of challenges, including poor business conditions and unattractive prices.
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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
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
Q3 2024 Performance Report: Some new winners emerge after a volatile quarter
It was a volatile quarter that ended with stocks solidly higher. How did Facet portfolios perform? And what can we expect next for markets?
Do I really need an estate plan if I’m not wealthy?
The term “estate planning” often conjures up images of the lifestyles of the rich and famous, complete with yachts, private jets, and mansions. It’s easy to feel like you only need to worry about this if you have a literal estate with manicured gardens. But the truth is much simpler. This process is about making ... Read more
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
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
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.
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
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.
Investor Newsletter: The market is expensive. Should you sell?
In this week's Facet Investor Newsletter we cover a solid week for stocks despite disappointing earnings from Nvidia. We’ll look at what went wrong and what it says about the broader market. Plus how to handle a stock that has become expensive.
Investor Newsletter: The Fed is pivoting, what should you be doing?
At a speech in Jackson Hole, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the time to cut rates is now. With the cutting cycle about to begin, we’ll cover all the ways this can impact your investments and your trading decisions.