By Aspire Advisors
With inflation soaring to new highs, the Federal Reserve responded recently by raising the key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point—its biggest rate hike since 1994. While the markets initially seemed pleased with the Fed’s aggressive move, stock prices quickly fell again as it became apparent that this rate hike would likely be the first of many.
By Aspire Advisors
The events of the past few months have been stressful and upsetting. The ongoing war in Ukraine has people across the globe anxious and concerned. It has brought devastating destruction to the Ukrainian people and it has triggered economic turmoil and uncertainty not witnessed over the past half-century.
By Aspire Advisors
Many of our clients have asked: “What rate of return do I need to retire?” or “How much do I need to save in order to live comfortably in the future?”
Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all prescription for retirement planning and it’s impossible to recommend a specific rate of return or amount that will guarantee the desired results.
By Aspire Advisors
After a three-year rally, the financial markets have been down for seven straight days, marking their worst slide since the pandemic decline in March of 2020. (1) Monday’s market dip put the S&P 500 down over 10%, which is officially called a “correction” on Wall Street.
By Aspire Advisors
As a healthcare professional, you are well aware of the costs associated with staying healthy. It is one of the largest chunks of any retirement spending plan, and many people underestimate the cost and level of care they will need.
Our origins go back to founder John Hamilton’s fundamental belief in the importance of providing independent, fiduciary advice and investment services at a reasonable and fully transparent cost.
With this as the bedrock of our mission, Aspire Advisors has grown to serve an array of institutional clients and private clients preparing for retirement, guided by John’s commitment to outstanding service.