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Series I Savings Bonds Currently Earning 9.62%
Series I Savings Bonds (also called I-bonds) are currently earning 9.62%. The rate is determined in part by inflation, and changes every six months. The interest is tax-deferred until redeemed. If you have extra cash on the sidelines over your “rainy-day fund”, consider purchasing I-bonds to help your money keep up with inflation. These bonds…
Important Change Regarding your E-Delivery Preferences
Beginning with your July 2022 statements, TD Ameritrade Institutional will require clients to establish a user ID and password on the web or via mobile on AdvisorClient® and log in to maintain your enrollment in electronic delivery of statements, confirms, and any other communications. What this means for you There will be no impact if…
New Client Portal FAQs
How do I set up two factor authentication on my portal? How do I link my external account to my portal?
Community Involvement: West Valley Dollars for Scholars
Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors has deep roots in the community. We support local organizations, including West Valley Dollars for Scholars. Last month, our fine team of golfers participated in the West Valley Dollars for Scholars annual fundraiser. If you would like to learn more about West Valley Dollars for Scholars or learn how you can…
Student Loan Update
Moratorium Extended President Biden extended the student loan moratorium to August 31, 2022. This is the seventh extension and gives the over 43 million student loan borrowers a little more time to push off repayment of their loans without accruing any interest. While this is a short extension, there has been talk of extending into…
2022 1st Quarter Investment Commentary
• The war in Ukraine, high inflation, and rising interest rates increased volatility. Both stock and bonds fell during the quarter. • Corporate balance sheets and earnings were on track to hit record highs in 2022. • The risks to an economic slowdown increased but the U.S. economy still appeared on track to grow through…
What Can Investors do to Hedge Inflation?
If you missed part 1 on the current inflation environment, here is a quick summary: Inflation is at 40-year highs in the United States. However, sustained periods of elevated inflation in the U.S. are rare. Over the past 100 years, U.S. inflation has stayed below 5% the vast majority of the time. In the aftermath…
Market Update: May 2022
As we move into spring and leave behind the last signs of a long winter, many worries from a chilly start to the year for markets, unfortunately, are still with us. The S&P 500 Index had its worst April in more than 40 years, and the decline has continued in May leaving the index down…