The New Capital Journal
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When Will The Federal Reserve Start Cutting Interest Rates?
All things considered; we stick to our base case for three rate reductions this year beginning in June.
Casey Moss, PACE
New Capital is pleased to announce that Cassandra Moss has successfully completed the requirements for the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence.
Are There Opportunities Outside the “Magnificent 7” and Outside the U.S.?
For Europe and Japan, the return of inflation and positive interest rates is a game changer: earnings have improved as a result of higher end-consumer prices.
529s – An Option for Education AND Retirement
The flexibility of 529 plans is increasing, providing options for both education saving and retirement planning.
Blended Family Estate Planning: Challenges, Tips, and Mistakes To Avoid
Estate planning strategies change along with shifting family dynamics.
2023 Review & 2024 Outlook - Webinar Replay
Leonard reviews 2023 markets and performance, looks ahead to 2024 including current valuations, and discusses a variety of other items and issues including New Capital's available responses to election year 2024.
Jaycee Smalley & Fernando Morquecho
New Capital is pleased to announce that Jaycee Smalley and Fernando Morquecho were married on January 6, 2023.
What’s Happened So Far In 2024?
With geopolitical tensions on the boil, major moves and milestones in markets and a slew of upbeat economic data, January has been a wild ride.
Social Security Is Taxable? Don’t Be Caught Off Guard.
Here’s how to determine what you owe this tax season.
Parenting and Philanthropy - Growing the Next Generation of Givers
When it comes to parenting, charitable giving can act as a catalyst for instilling kindness, empathy, and the value of philanthropy in the next generation.
Investing In An Election Year
Maintaining a disciplined approach to investing is critical to achieving one’s long-term investment goals. We have compiled five key principles for investing in an election year.
Many Happy Returns
I believe that the key to successful investing is to cultivate a long-term perspective, where you think in decades, not days.
Vanguard’s Economic and Market Outlook For 2024
A return to sound money. It’s a theme we at Vanguard have been communicating for more than a year, and in 2024 we believe that the greater investing world will come around to its implications.
Going Global for Value
Global diversification can increase the reliability of outperformance for strategies pursuing higher than market returns.
Retirement Plan Limits for 2024
Retirement savings limits are once again on the rise in 2024.
SECURE 2.0 Provides New Retirement Savings Options in 2024
While some provisions were effective in 2023, many important changes did not take effect until 2024.
Transfer of Clean Vehicle Tax Credit to Dealer as Payment for the Vehicle
Federal tax credits may be available to help offset your cost to purchase certain clean vehicles.
Complete Guide to Joint Trusts
For married couples, a Joint Revocable Trust might be able to offer a sense of confidence that begins the day you both sign.
2023 Year End Planning
Time is running out! There are several year-end financial planning opportunities with a December 31st deadline that we would like to remind you of.