Overall U.S. money supply (M2) remains high. We look at the money supply, historical runs of high inflation, and assets that have generally done well in those environments.

The yield curve is inverted and has been since July of last year. What’s a yield curve, and why are we talking about interest rates again? While not a science, some past recessions have occurred around 20 months after an inversion.

A recording of our Market Update webinar; we discuss markets, inflation, and more. The full-length and shortened recap video recordings are available here.

Unknowable cause-and-effect relationships are the norm in markets, especially in the short term. At Vector, we plan for complexity and realize that not every effect has a singular cause.

For income earners who are saving for retirement, a so-called Mega Roth may be used after maxing out the standard 401K contribution. Learn how a Mega Roth can be used to save after-tax dollars for tax-free withdrawals in retirement.

The observation of a single occurrence invalidates previous notions of impossibility. When it comes to thinking about your financial life we believe it is important to consider a variety of dimensions.

The separation principle is the idea that monetary policy and lender-of-last-resort functions should be carried out independently. The separation of functions is intended to prevent conflicts of interest. (video)