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October 2023 market update

September Recap and October Outlook The outcome of the Fed’s meeting in September was to hold rates at the current level. It has been described as a “hawkish pause,” and

We might be seeing the mythical soft landing everyone’s been hoping for. That soft landing might come with a total economic reset, though

What really happens at the Fed

One of the most common misconceptions about money is that the Federal Reserve (or Fed) “sets” interest rates. In reality, the Fed has a dual mandate to keep inflation in

Misconceptions about the Fed abound, from how it sets policy to whether it prints money. We look at the Fed’s dual mandate to manage inflation and the labor market.

September 2023 market update

For most of the summer, increasingly positive data releases fed into the market’s upbeat view of the economy. This seemed to belie the consistent messaging from the Federal Reserve that

August poured cold water on the stock market’s optimistic summer. We look at what that means heading into the Fed’s September meeting.

Happy Anniversary! We’re two

We’re making a mark on the industry Not only did we open our Danville office with a 100+ person celebration, we also went bicoastal. Dylan O’Shea and Sunny Springer joined

Here’s what we’ve accomplished in the two years since we launched Quorum, and what we’re looking forward to in year three. We couldn’t do any of it without you!

The Quorum guide to life insurance

Life insurance can be a helpful tool for managing risk and protecting your loved ones. However, there are a number of life insurance policies that don’t serve that purpose. At

Life insurance can be a helpful tool for managing risk and protecting your loved ones. But it’s important to find the right policy for your needs.

Planning for RMDs

At Quorum, we want our clients to understand all of the potential sources of income they’ll have available in retirement. This often opens discussions about required minimum distributions (RMDs) and

For retirees with multiple sources of income, it’s important to get strategic about required minimum distributions (RMDs) and how they fit into your overall plan.

2022 winners and losers

2022 may go down in history as one of the most difficult years for investors. We always say that past performance doesn’t predict future results, and 2022 proved why: Many

2022 was a difficult year for investors. It also proved why we say “past performance doesn’t predict future results.” We explain why along with the year’s winners and losers.

Are we headed toward recession?

What IS a recession and are we headed toward one? Mike Barry looks at several key metrics to help you understand the risk of a possible downturn.