Investment Management
The Wealth Effect
When people feel rich, they spend more. But the effect doesn’t last. Remember when the government mailed us checks? Or perhaps you recall the day when the direct deposit stimulus payment hit your bank account? COVID was raging, businesses were forced to close their doors, and fear was everywhere. Yet, for many Americans, it was…
ABQ Connect: What Makes a Good Investment?
In this episode of ABQ Connect, Brian joins Jim Williams to talk about investment basics in relation to current events. Some of the topics we discuss include: what makes a good investment, why it’s important to keep emotions in check when making financial decisions, and how Biblical principles offer a timeless and transcendent way…
Volatility Doesn’t Always Matter
Invest according to your savings goals and timeline, not the whims of the market. It’s natural to feel nervous about the future of your finances when the market is going through a period of volatility. Interest rate changes, stock price fluctuations, inflation, and other economic factors can all lead to feelings of uncertainty. What’s important…
Webinar: Principles and Perspectives During Market Volatility
Stock market volatility continues to accelerate in response to inflation, rising interest rates, and global growth concerns. Brian Cochran shares insights from the JMA Investment Committee and principles to apply during times of uncertainty in this market update webinar.
Rate Hikes Produce Savings Opportunities
Why the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates, and three ways you can grow your wealth in this new economy. As expected, the Federal Reserve has announced that they will be increasing the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, or half a percent. This rate increase marks the single largest one-time interest increase in…