A Balanced Look at Stock Buybacks Part 3: Risks Amidst the Rewards

Not every stock buyback is a beautiful thing; how will you integrate these potential downsides into your personal investments?

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 20, 2023

The Week in Review: August 21, 2023

The long-term treasury yield trend has shifted, but why have yields recently lurched higher?

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 20, 2023

“Hold or Buy?”—Navigating Your Financial Strategy Through Changing Markets

Should you hold on to your cash, or should you invest in the market? Here are some pointers to help you decide.

A Balanced Look at Stock Buybacks Part 2: Sustaining Current and Future Value

When striking the right balance, stock buybacks can be an effective tool, delivering powerful, tax-efficient value to shareholders

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 14, 2023

The Week in Review: August 14, 2023

While there are some similarities between the 1960s and how they may relate to present day; it's also important to recognize the differences.

Stordahl Capital ManagementAugust 14, 2023

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.