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Stock market 101: A beginner's guide
What is the stock market? What are stocks? How do stocks fit into your overall financial plan? Here are some answers.
What is an emergency fund?
An emergency fund is designed to be a safety net for “surprise” expenses. Learn more about what it is and why it is important.
Fed holds rates amid tariff inflation & Trump pressure
The Federal Reserve made no changes to its interest rate target during the May 7 meeting, as was widely expected. This meeting comes at a difficult time for the Fed. The economy seems to be slowing, but tariffs are very likely to deliver a bout of inflation this summer. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is putting ... Read more
Q1 2025 Performance Review: US stocks correct, bonds rally amidst policy shifts
It was a tumultuous quarter for markets, with stocks falling amidst uncertainty around tariffs and other of President Donald Trump’s policies. Here are our thoughts on what happened during the quarter, how Facet portfolios fared, and what we see for markets in the coming months.
FDIC protection and SIPC coverage: How safe are your deposits and investments?
You are probably aware that the government protects your deposits at your bank through something called the FDIC. However we get a lot of questions about the details: How does the protection work exactly? Who pays for it? Does this protection extend to my investment accounts? Could President Donald Trump make changes to FDIC insurance? ... Read more
Tax-loss harvesting explained: A simple way to pay less taxes
Tax-loss harvesting is a great way to reduce some of the tax burden that comes with investing. However, if not done carefully, it can wind up costing you more than the tax savings. Here we discuss how it works and ways to avoid common mistakes.
Could stocks be set to decline in 2025?
Could a surprise recession, new White House policies, or a bursting AI bubble cause a bear market in 2025? While we can't know the future, there are some ways Facet is playing defense against these risks.
Backdoor Roth IRA: What it is and how to do it
Learn what a backdoor Roth IRA is, how it works, and what you need to know to determine if this strategy is right for you.
A year-end financial checklist: 2024 complete guide
Critical financial moves to make by year-end to help you save on taxes this year and enjoy a more financially successful 2024.