by SJB US | Apr 22, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Investments, Markets, SJB US
We’ve seen firsthand how unpredictable the markets have been in 2025. One moment the S&P 500 drops 10% in a week, and the next, it rebounds just as quickly. It’s no surprise many of our clients are asking the same thing: How do I protect my retirement savings when...
by SJB US | Apr 15, 2025 | Advice, Markets, Pensions, SJB US
Any hopes of calm after Monday’s market bounce didn’t last long. The FTSE 100 slipped again on Tuesday (9 April), dragged down by another red day on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 hovering near bear market territory. And it’s not just stocks feeling the pressure —...
by SJB US | Mar 5, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Investments, Markets, Retirement, SJB US
Market ups and downs can be nerve-wracking, especially when retirement is on the horizon. Watching savings fluctuate might make you feel like you’re on a rollercoaster, but the good news is that there are ways to keep your retirement plan steady, even when...
by SJB US | Feb 12, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Markets, SJB US
Change is constant, but some shifts are so big that they redefine industries, societies, and even how we live our daily lives. These are known as megatrends, large, transformative forces that evolve over time but have long-term impacts. From technology to...
by SJB US | Nov 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investments, Markets, SJB US
Ever find yourself wondering how those interest rate changes you hear about on the news actually impact your investments? You’re not alone. Interest rates play a pivotal role in the financial markets, and understanding this can help you make smarter investment...
by SJB US | Oct 28, 2024 | Advice, Alex Gover, Markets, US Expats
U.S. elections are pivotal events that shape the political and economic landscape of the country and is some ways the world. Despite the uncertainty that elections bring, historical data shows that markets tend to exhibit growth in the periods leading up to, and...
