A Balanced Look at Stock Buybacks Part 1: How Do Stock Buybacks Work?

Can they help you, hurt you or be a neutral event?

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 7, 2023

The Week in Review: August 7, 2023

The U.S. government debt was downgraded last week by one notch, from AAA to AA+ due to the expected fiscal deterioration over the next three years.

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 7, 2023

The Week in Review: July 31, 2023

Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that GDP rose at an annual pace of 2.4% in Q2, accelerating from Q1’s 2.0% and topping the forecast of 2.0%.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 31, 2023

Experiences or Material Purchases: Crafting Your Financial Blueprint for Happiness

Which is more important? Material possessions or experiences? Read this blog for the answer and the role of financial planning.

The Week in Review: July 24, 2023

The market rally has broadened since the beginning of June, and that’s good news.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 24, 2023

What’s Wrong with Depending on Dividend Stocks? Part 2: Dividend Stocks vs. Total Return Investing

Here's why we use a total return investment strategy over concentrated dividend stock positions.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 17, 2023

The Week in Review: July 17, 2023

Continued progress raises the prospect that the Fed is nearing an end to its rate-hike campaign.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 17, 2023

Fly or Drive? Planning Your Summer Vacation

Should you drive or fly for summer vacation? Here are some financial and lifestyle factors to consider.

What’s Wrong with Depending on Dividend Stocks? Part 1: How Dividend Stocks Really Work

Dividend stocks are still stocks, with risk characteristics that best position them for generating long-term expected returns.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 10, 2023

The Week in Review: July 10, 2023

It is not recessionary, nor does it signal that the economy is on the cusp of a recession, but job growth is finally slowing down.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJuly 10, 2023

Bridge the Gap: Retirement Planning for Couples with Age Differences

Here are seven elements for age-gap couples to consider when creating their retirement plan.

Less Media, More Happiness

Stordahl Capital ManagementJune 26, 2023

The Week in Review: June 26, 2023

Talk of a price collapse has yet to materialize. Still, first-time buyers have some new headaches.

Bill StordahlJune 26, 2023

The Week in Review: June 20, 2023

The Federal Reserve held the fed funds rate at 5.00–5.25% last week, following 10 consecutive rate increases.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJune 20, 2023

Choosing the Right Senior Care Facility for You or Your Loved One

Here are the primary types of senior care facilities, as well as some financial and qualitative factors to consider.

The Week in Review: June 12, 2023

The S&P 500 entered a new bull market last week. We review key mileposts.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJune 12, 2023

The Week in Review: June 5, 2023

Payrolls have mostly exceeded expectations in the past year—another reminder of the challenges of economic forecasting.

Stordahl Capital ManagementJune 5, 2023

From Caretaker to Care Recipient: Planning for Your Care Needs After Caring for Others

Here are six tips for former caregivers to make a long-term plan for their own future care needs.

The Week in Review: May 30, 2023

This year’s economic uncertainty pressured gas prices heading into the holiday weekend.

Stordahl Capital ManagementMay 30, 2023

The Week in Review: May 22, 2023

Why wasn’t there a letdown in Q1? Let’s look at a couple of possibilities.

Stordahl Capital ManagementMay 22, 2023