If There is a Slowdown, What it Will Mean for Commercial Lending?
Economic experts have identified July 1, 2019, as the date on which the U.S. economy officially marked its longest economic expansion in the country’s history. It may seem counterintuitive to plan for a recession or slowdown in the midst of expansive economic...
Putting Small Business Loans to Work During the Holiday Season and Throughout the Year
The holiday season is often a time of peak sales for many smaller businesses. In some cases, however, this increase in demand for your services can coincide with significant business expenses that may include increased staffing costs, the payout of employee bonuses...
Takeaways from the 2019 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway traditionally serves as a key indicator of current and future market conditions for investors and financial planners. The 2019 annual meeting, which was held on May 4, 2019, was no exception to this rule and provided some...
Overview of the Recent Federal Open Market Committee Meeting
The meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on July 30 and 31, 2019, provided some valuable insights into the direction that the Federal Reserve will take in the next few months. One of the most important decisions that came out of this meeting was a 0.25 percent...
