2022 has been a tough year all around. So in this episode, I'm breaking down three observations I've seen so far in 2022 for mid-career individuals and what we can learn from those observations. I try to explore these observations and lessons learned through a financial planning lens for the everyday person.
2022 has been a tough year all around for people. Headwinds such as the lingering effects of COVID-19, rising interest rates, rising inflation, rising commodity prices, the Russia/Ukraine War, falling stock and bond market, and then an economy that seems to be having a hangover in general. It has been a lot. With all this going on, it has been hard to conceptualize how it all works together and how it affects you financially (you as an everyday person). In this episode, I'm breaking down three observations I've seen in the investment markets and following that up with what we can learn from those observations. I try to explore these observations and lessons learned through a greater financial planning lens for the everyday person.
Volatility has continued through the first half of 2022 in all equity and bond markets. The economy itself has numerous headwinds as well. Therefore, how are we to navigate these as individual investors? In my effort to try to answer this question, I bring you an exclusive conversation with Economist, Bryce Gill of First Trust. My goal is to always keep the market and economy in perspective by looking beyond headlines and analyzing facts. And in this conversation, we do just that.
Markets bucked and sold off again. Should we be worried? Not necessarily. These things happen pretty regularly, especially when headlines are negative. Let's talk about what led to this selloff.
The U.S. stock markets have been through a volatile start to 2022. However, declines in the stock market are an inevitable part of investing, but having some historical background on them can help keep it all in perspective. It can also help keep our human nature of fearing them at bay. Watch my narrations on market related infographics here
The invasion of Ukraine is a serious and scary escalation in tensions between Russia, Europe, and the United States. It’s a truly devastating time for the people of Ukraine, and we don’t want to lose sight of the human cost of war first and foremost. People may be concerned about the implications on the markets and the economy. The markets have been volatile because of this so let this video be a reminder of our long-term goals and how panicking is not a good investment strategy.