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Volatility, As Expected

Posted on 05.06.22 by Cascade Investment Advisors in Investment

As broadcast well and thoroughly by the Federal Reserve, it has started to hike interest rates for overnight money (called the federal funds rate), beginning with 25 basis points (0.25%) early in the year, and now, because the perception is … Continue reading →

Choosing the Best Credit Card

Posted on 02.28.22 by Cascade Investment Advisors in Investment

Choosing the Best Credit Card A client asked us a simple question: What credit card is best for me? You would think this would have a handy answer, but alas, there are hundreds of credit cards on offer with thousands … Continue reading →

The Fed and the Green Economy

Posted on 01.31.22 by Cascade Investment Advisors in Government Shennanigans, Investment

While the Fed’s mandates have historically been financial in nature, recently, political/social mandates have also been imposed upon it. One of these is combatting climate change. It’s a puzzle to us how the Fed – which controls a portion of … Continue reading →