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What’s the Buzz – The Fed Meeting
On Wednesday, the long-awaited (in market time, where data is traded day-to-day) Fed meeting ended and the Fed announced the policy action, or lack thereof, that resulted from the meeting. The Federal Open Market Committee...
Read MoreBurrows Capital Advisors Elevates Leadership with Ashley Villarreal and Rolando Villarreal
Burrows Capital Advisors, a prominent name in financial advisory, proudly announces the promotions of two accomplished individuals within its leadership team. Ashley Villarreal has been appointed as Managing Director & Controller,...
Read MoreWhat’s The Buzz – Correlation Between Stocks and Bonds
We are sure that you have heard many times that “diversification is the key to performance and, therefore, wealth”. We couldn’t agree more. One thing that must be carefully considered, however, is the risk you are...
Read MoreWhat’s the Buzz – Corporate Profits
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their second estimate of Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) and Corporate Profits (“profits”) on Wednesday. GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in the second...
Read MoreWhat's The Buzz - Jackson Hole
Every year central bankers from around the world gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming to discuss topics that can impact central bank monetary policy. This is a closely watched event as it allows policy makers to speak to where they believe...
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What’s the Buzz – S&P Downgrade of Banks
S&P Global Ratings downgraded five regional US banks by one notch and signaled a negative outlook for several others on Monday. This action comes on the heels of Moody’s ratings actions on banks just two weeks prior. The...
Read MoreWhat’s the Buzz -China
China has been in the financial news lately as their shares have slumped over 10 percent this month in Hong Kong (the Hang Seng Index) and their currency has weakened versus the dollar. Given the importance of the Chinese economy ...
Read MoreCommentary | 8.2.23 | Fitch Downgrades U.S. Debt
In their latest commentary, the Cetera Investment Management Team discusses Fitch’s downgrade of U.S. debt. The downgrade only adds to market risks, but the downgrade itself should not cause sustained volatility, as the reasons...
Read MoreSave The Date - 1 Year Anniversary
Save the Date for Burrows Capital Advisors 1 year Anniversary on September 23, 2023 at Saloon Door Brewing, Webster , Texas
Read MoreBurrows Capital Advisors Welcomes Andrew Allen as Director of Wealth Management Analytics
Burrows Capital Advisors is please to announce the addition of Andrew Allen as Director of Wealth Management Analytics in its League City, Texas corporate office. His responsibilities will include oversight of all technology, data
Read MoreFed Signals More Rate Hikes in 2023
The central bank's dot plot, which shows the expected path of interest rates, now shows a terminal rate of 5.5% to 5.75% this year.
Read MoreWho Will Inherit Your Estate?
If you want to review whether your estate plan reflects your wishes, you can contact the office at any time.When preparing their estate plans, most people decide to leave their estate to one or a combination of three beneficiaries:...
Read MoreThe Debt Ceiling: A Threat to the Economy
The United States debt ceiling is a statutory limit on the amount of money that the U.S. government is authorized to borrow. The debt ceiling was created in 1917, and it has been...
Read MoreEchoes of the Past: The Banking and S&L Crisis of the 1980s
The Banking and Savings and Loan (S&L) crisis of the 1980s and early 1990s was a period of financial turmoil in the United States that saw over 1,600 banks and 1,000 S&Ls fail, leading to a bailout of over $125 billion. The crisis had .....
Read MoreThe Four Stages of the Business Cycle: Where are We Today?
The business cycle refers to the natural fluctuation in economic activity that occurs over time. The economy of the United States goes through periods of expansion and contraction, which are commonly known as business cycles.
Read MoreThe ISM's Purchasing Managers Index is Out and Here is Why You Should Care
SM started surveying in 1948. As this chart shows, this is the 16th time the ISM has been below 46.3 or lower. 12 of these or 75% of these instances, the economy was either in a recession or about to enter a recession.
Read More"A Credit Crunch" - The Next Shoe to Drop: Commercial Real Estate
If businesses are unable to get credit to operate and grow, they are likely to reduce cost, sometimes dramatically. This will mean that commercial real estate, which is already suffering from the pandemic with low occupation rates.....
Read MoreFinancial Watch | March 2023
Why Your Refund May Be Smaller This Year and Tips for a Tax-Smart 2023Following several years of economic stimulus programs, many taxpayers may be in for a bit of sticker shock when filing their 2022 tax returns. On average, refunds...
Read MoreWhat is a "Bank Run"
Bank runs can be triggered by a variety of factors, including rumors about the bank's financial health, news of financial problems in the wider economy, or other events that lead depositors to question the safety of their funds.
Read MoreManaging Your Finances in Your 70s and Beyond
The financial situation you were in thirty years ago is far different from the financial situation you’re in now. You likely have different concerns and priorities. In this email, we’ve prepared a few considerations for...
Read More4 Things to Love About Roth IRAs
Roth IRAs are a highly recommended retirement account for a reason. Originally introduced as the ‘IRA-Plus’, these accounts were designed to empower middle-class Americans to save for retirement. To this end, they come with...
Read MoreSECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
In the final days of 2022, Congress passed a new set of retirement rules designed to make it easier to contribute to retirement plans and access those funds earmarked for retirement.The law is called SECURE 2.0, and it's a follow-up to...
Read MoreOutlook 2023: CEOs Are Cautious
It appears that America’s corporate leaders are preparing for the worst while hoping for the best.Almost half of S&P 500 CEOs in second-quarter conference calls pointed to “recession” as a potential headwind in 2023....
Read More2023 Market Outlook: Low Expectations Are Easier to Beat
Cetera Investment Management is pleased to release its annual Market Outlook for 2023 titled, "Low Expectations Are Easier to Beat." In this outlook, they discuss while they expect volatility to remain in both stocks and bonds, stocks...
Read MoreInverted Yield Curve: What You Need to Know
Today’s yield curve is inverted – more so than it has since the 1980s. The U.S. Yield Curve (10yr treasury -- 2yr treasury) is a bone chilling -78 basis points of inversion. History tells us this may be especially...
Read MoreFinancial Plans to Preserve Your Wealth and Legacy
You have achieved financial prosperity and you deserve to enjoy your success. To do that, you need a wealth plan designed to protect your holdings while also avoiding the common risks that chip away at assets. For wealthy families
Read MoreUsing Trusts in Your Estate Plan
Are Trusts Part of Your Estate Plan? Create a more robust estate plan with trusts. As you've begun planning your estate, you’ve heard about trusts. You might associate trusts with people who are very wealthy and pass that wealth...
Read MoreThe Secret to Maintaining Wealth? Tax Planning
What’s the secret to building and maintaining wealth? A comprehensive tax strategy to ensure you hold onto the wealth you have built throughout your lifetime.Tax laws can be notoriously complicated and hard to navigate,...
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It’s time to break from the mold.If you’ve been experiencing any of the following…A desire to establish a legacy on your termsA need for a trusted partner to accelerate your growth and support your effortsA search for...
Read MorePutting Interest Rates Into Perspective
Traditionally, I’ve been a little cautious when people say, “it’s different this time.” After all, the past few years have seen more financial “firsts” than most.But despite that skepticism, this...
Read MoreThe Best Way to Determine Where Your Wealth Goes
It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the best ways to maintain wealth may be to give some of it away. The tax code is designed to encourage philanthropy that will support a wide range of worthy organizations. If planned correctly,...
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