News from Schott Financial Management

It’s the End of the Year – Again!

Can you believe we are already at the end of the year? At the beginning of 2023, I suggested that this year would be volatile, and that the market would end slightly up. As we round out the end of October, the market is holding on to slight gains, and many of our...

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A Timely Opportunity

I’m happy to report that the debt ceiling has been raised and an impending financial crisis averted. For now. Some say we are kicking the can down the road until 2025. In addition, The Federal Reserve hinted at taking a pause on rate hikes. This is positive news for...

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Market Update: Spring 2023

It’s the first week of May and so far 2023 has been a good year for the markets. With 25% of this year already gone, I wanted to bring your attention to a few things: NASDAQ is up over 15%, a positive response to a very negative 2022. The Federal Reserve continues to...

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2023: Market Outlook

2023 is well underway. Watch financial advisor, Steve Schott, speak a bit about what to expect from the markets this year.  

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An Update on Rising Interest Rates

I've been in training for several weeks. Attending Cambridge's National Conference and then a market update seminar for First Trust. The purpose of this training was to be around the best minds in our industry. The re sounding takeaway is two-fold. The market is...

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To Be Or Not To Be….In a Recession

As I meet with clients this summer, one question that keeps coming up is, are we headed for a recession? The answer to this question depends on who you ask. Typically, a recession occurs when GDP (Gross Domestic Product) declines in the US for two fiscal quarters....

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An Update on Market Volatility

When writing this article on May 1st, I can't help but think what a year it's been! Markets have been volatile, influenced by headlines about inflation, rising interest rates, and war in Eastern Europe. Large-cap technology stocks that performed well in the pandemic...

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Interest Rates and Inflation

  2022 has been off to a volatile start. The Financial Sector has seen its 8th correction of 10% of the markets in 20 years. As anxiety-provoking as corrections can be, they are a necessary part of the process, especially if we want to see a return on our investments....

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