
GCM Blog
Experience Matters
2022 has been quite an interesting ride for investors and professionals. The rise in inflation and interest rates has been quick and breathtaking in its move, while stock, bond and currency markets are still trying to recalibrate what their true valuations should be. The evolution of trading vehicles whether it be ETFs or options only magnifies the volatility.
I-Bonds
Inflation is real and it may be here for a while. If you have cash in the bank while inflation is high, you might be losing purchasing power. Kasey Wopperer is here to give you the details on a government-backed option for those of you looking to protect your hard-earned cash against inflation.
Leasing a Car
Leasing a car can be a great idea in certain scenarios. It's a very confusing process, though, and dealers are happy to take advantage of you not understanding how it works. Let's empower you with some facts about car leasing to make sure you get the best deal possible.
Buying a House on a Shoestring Budget
If homeownership is a goal of yours, lower interest rates make now a very opportune time to make some moves. If you can remove the down payment and closing cost barrier, what else is stopping you? Here are a few tips to help you if you don’t have much cash sitting in the bank, but buying a house is on your radar.
Financial Checkup for a Healthy Year
Here are a few things to do for your first financial checkup to make sure that you’re on the path to success in 2022.
Difficult Financial Conversations at the Holidays
Almost all of us have had a dinner conversation turn more heated than an oven on Thanksgiving Day. The most-commonly reported topic of these discussions is politics. But have you ever had a heated conversation with your parents or other relatives about finances at the holiday dinner table?