by David Dirks | Feb 9, 2023 | Articles & White Papers
Towards the end of 2022, Congress passed a spending bill, known as the SECURE Act 2.0, that included several new provisions that impact retirement savings. Although some of these changes were aimed at companies, many of the most significant changes affect individuals...
by David Dirks | Jan 9, 2023 | Market Commentary
Plum Street Advisors 2022 Q4 Commentary 2022 was a dramatic year in many ways. Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, and elections in November unexpectedly led to a split Congress. The dramatic news in financial...
by David Dirks | Oct 14, 2022 | Market Commentary
Plum Street Advisors 2022 Q3 Commentary While at first glance the third quarter brought more of the same (more inflation, more market declines, more political turmoil), some positive signs of change in these trends have emerged. US GDP is expected to get...
by David Dirks | Oct 14, 2022 | Market Commentary
You can download our comprehensive market review in charts and tables from the link below. Topics covered include: Q3 2022 Market Chartbook Download TABLE OF CONTENTS: Market Summary World Stock Market Performance US Stocks International Developed Stocks...
by David Dirks | Jul 28, 2022 | Market Commentary
Plum Street Advisors 2022 Q2 Commentary Inflation has become a primary concern for US consumers. In the Boston area, where several of us at Plum Street Advisors live, the average price for a gallon of milk has gone from $3.54 in January to $4.27 in June – more than...