BBA Blog: BRIDGING INDUSTRY INSIGHT WITH YOUR PERSONAL FINANCES

This blog post provides a detailed examination and historical perspective on how tariffs influence trade, federal income, consumer prices, and domestic industries. While tariffs can be used beneficially in certain strategic contexts, they generally introduce complications such as increased prices, retaliatory policies, and currency shifts. These issues may ultimately diminish their effectiveness as a sustainable source of revenue or a tool for long-term economic stability.

Activity came out of the White House at a feverish pace during the first week of the new administration. Headlines swirling nonstop with dizzying executive orders have been the norm, not to mention talks of tariffs. With the unknown impact of potential tariffs on financial markets and new developments that could affect markets in the future, here's what we can surmise at this early stage.

Learn more about the differences in stocks and bonds, their risk profiles, the best way to diversify, and more.

Learn more about money market funds - open-ended mutual funds investing in high quality short-term debt securities, cash, and cash equivalents - in this helpful blog post.

Are capital gains taxes stressing you out? Check out these strategies to prevent taxes from eating away at your wealth.