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3Q 2022 Market Letter

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ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!?

Forgive me; no sooner had the words hit the page than it occurred to me that “entertained” is almost certainly not the word you would have chosen. Stunned perhaps? Or maybe nauseous would have been a better choice. A twenty-five percent bear market decline in stocks disrupted by sporadic and occasionally quite violent counter-trend rallies; a huge spike in the number of one to two percent swings up or down in the market from one day to the next and some of the largest intra-day reversals ever seen.

Episode 4: The Summer of Our Discontent

Episode 4: The Summer of Our Discontent

Join us as Jim sits down with Caroline Miller, Chief Asset Allocation Strategist at Alpine Micro. An independent global investment research firm out of Montreal Canada to discuss the inflation, stocks, the FED and how they all combine for the perfect summer of discontent.

Episode 3: Word is Bond

Episode 3: Word is Bond

On this not-to-be-missed episode of the Value of Time podcast, we’re diving deep into the bond market: at a time of rising inflation and interest rates, what should we expect, what can we do, and why the heck would we even want to own bonds at a time like this?! We’ll get the answers to all of this and more with industry veteran Eddie Bernhardt of Invesco.

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Why Stock Market Bulls May Be Right to Push Valuations So High

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Why Stock Market Bulls May Be Right to Push Valuations So High

With U.S. stocks reaching new highs, investors and experts alike are starting to wonder if market conditions are getting frothy. In a frothy market, investor enthusiasm begins to outpace any consideration of risk.

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Who are the states without income tax?

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Who are the states without income tax?

Did the lockdown of the pandemic leave you with the itch to travel? Or perhaps it made you leave your home state altogether? The pandemic of last year came with many unforeseen circumstances.

Golf Has Found a New Normal Amidst Covid

Golf Has Found a New Normal Amidst Covid

At Pacific Portfolio Consulting, we want to increase your value of time. As a firm with nearly 30 years of experience providing multi-disciplined financial guidance, we have access to a wide array of solutions.

These 5 Hobbies Topped the Charts during Covid

These 5 Hobbies Topped the Charts during Covid

Anyone who spent months at home this past year while isolating knows how important it is to alleviate cabin fever. These top five hobbies helped millions of people fill the unexpected hours of free time they never had before.

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WA Long-Term Benefits Employee Payroll Tax

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WA Long-Term Benefits Employee Payroll Tax

Starting January 1, 2022, the Washington State Long-term Services and Supports Trust Act will require many residents to either have long-term care insurance (LTCI) coverage from a private insurer or else pay.

The Role of a Governing Advisor for Retirement

The Role of a Governing Advisor for Retirement

Employers have a lot on their plates running their core business let alone the additional fiduciary responsibilities for sponsoring their employee retirement program.

The Search for a Top Financial Advisor

The Search for a Top Financial Advisor

Utilizing the services of a certified financial planner (CFP) or financial advisor to build a strong foundation for your long-term wealth is not just an astute decision, it’s a decision your future self will thank you for.