Economy and Investing

We at Yeske Buie are often noted for the fundamental optimism of our worldview, the core beliefs that guide our advice and actions. Optimism about human nature writ large and its implications for the world, the world of homes and social systems, economies and markets....
Topics: Economy and Investing

As part of our strategy in managing the cash holdings in our Clients’ portfolios, Yeske Buie employs a handful of Money Market Funds (MMFs), including: Schwab’s Value Advantage Money Fund (Investor Shares: SWVXX; Ultra Shares: SNAXX) This fund is bought and sold like the other...
Topics: Economy and Investing

In navigating these uncertain times, you may be asking questions like... What is the pandemic doing to the economy right now? What is a supply-side shock and what does recovery look like? What actions have been taken by Congress and the Fed? How will those...
Topics: Economy and Investing, Webinars and Videos

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on Friday, March 27th. This Act is a large ($2 trillion) stimulus package aiming to help ease the economic struggles caused by the coronavirus and its effects on our citizens, communities, and...
Topics: Economy and Investing, Financial Planning

You are probably expecting one of Dave’s amazing “valium grams”. But today you get to hear from me. And I’m writing about anxiety. This Coronavirus situation is scary. I’m a bit scared. And I don’t know where it is going to go (“I’m not a...
Topics: Economy and Investing, Financial Planning

You’ve no doubt noticed the downdraft in global stock markets this week, which are currently entering “correction” territory with a cumulative 10% decline. Although it’s never possible to precisely identify the causes of any given market decline, the current consensus is that investors are worried...
Topics: Economy and Investing

While the calendar year is a somewhat arbitrary yardstick for measuring progress, we all naturally organize our thoughts this way. With this in mind, we use this space to share a quick snapshot of what happened in the markets and in our Client portfolios during...
Topics: Economy and Investing