This week we take a look at Q1 corporate earnings reports, the Fed's recent meeting, and economic growth trends. Will we grow into these shoes? So far, we are seeing good overall corporates results. Jason discusses price-per-earnings and how improving earnings are fitting into valuations.

On April 26th, the moon will appear 7% bigger and 15% brighter. This so-called pink super moon reminds us that our perspective matters. When it comes to inflation, how it is measured versus how we experience it varies by individual.

Webinar Video Replay. Topics discussed include Market Performance, Returns by Sector, Cost per Earnings comparison, Bond Markets & diversification, Housing and Demographics, and Economic Cycles & Phases.

We took questions on Coinbase’s direct listing, inflation, real estate, collateralized loans, and crypto & bitcoin.

Coinbase is the largest U.S. cryptocurrency and digital asset exchange and is the first major crypto company to go public. With about 96% of Coinbase's revenue coming from transaction fees, some have compared Coinbase to modern-day suppliers of pickaxes and shovels from the gold rushes of the past. Speaking of gold, we mark this week in history and also take a look at employment figures from FRED.

Similar to college basketball teams, asset classes go in and out of favor. Investors should not solely focus on the highest performing asset class of the last quarter or year. Fundamentals, valuations, and long-term trends are also important considerations in investing. Jason discusses March Madness and compares Large-Growth to Small-Value investment classes over the last 15 months.

We know that one-off events and disruptions will occur in the economy and financial markets. Rather than spending time focused on the what and where, we believe it is better to be equipped with the tools; like having a plan, being focus on diversification, and understanding your time horizons.

We expect to see an increase in services spending in the coming months. In this video, Jason discusses the differences in economic recovery for goods versus services. Three drivers: economic stimulus, vaccine rollout, and service spending lagging.