What’s the status of the economy in the week leading up to the 2024 Presidential Election? Is it good? Is it awful? Should it affect my investing? Should it affect my vote? A quick look at the facts and stats from your friendly neighborhood financial planner.

Should we let political uncertainty and our political views affect the way we invest? Are Democrats or Republicans better for the stock market? Do politics and portfolio mix? Let’s dig in.

Are forecasts related to the markets and economy useful?

Or are they useless?

You could even argue (persuasively) that predictions and forecasts are more a source of risk rather than a tool to help you avoid risk.

It's official. We've entered a new bull market in the United States.

At least according to the generally-accepted definition of stocks going up by 20%.

Does it matter? What should we do about it?