Banking & Financial Advice

Let’s be honest—if you’ve been feeling whiplash from the stock market lately, you’re not alone. One minute it’s climbing, the next it’s tanking, and even when things look stable, there’s

In today’s dynamic real estate market, creative financing strategies have become essential tools for investors and homeowners alike.  With record high prices, skyrocketing interest rates, and more rigid underwriting requirements,

Investor sentiment—not fundamentals—is what drives financial markets today.  If you need evidence, just look at the past decade: we’ve seen stocks climb relentlessly despite sluggish earnings, geopolitical instability, and ballooning

The April jobs report was just released, and on the surface, it looks like good news. Nonfarm payrolls came in higher than expected, which on the surface makes the job

The latest plunge in stock market performance, largely attributed to the Trump administration’s new tariffs and an overall dip in consumer confidence, has reignited a longstanding concern for American investors:

As the U.S. economy sputters under the weight of rising inflation, ballooning federal debt, and a dangerously high reliance on government spending to prop up GDP, a growing number of

Recent market events may leave some investors questioning whether now is the right time to change their portfolios. Since stocks are falling and bonds are rising, there’s plenty of reason

3 Things You Need to Know About Business Funding in 2025 As we head into 2025 with a clean slate and renewed optimism, it’s critical to ensure your business is

Last night, while speaking about getting funding to a group of entrepreneurs at a mastermind event, a young guy came up to me and I could see that he was

Many Americans today are worried about their financial future. This isn’t a surprise to most of us because we can all see the growing economic challenges that are hurting a

By Taylor K. Ranker II, CEO & Personal CFO, Questmont Virtual Family Office One of the most harmful, yet pervasive, myths investors face is the belief that the outcome of

Fifth Third Bank, in partnership with Community Reinvestment Fund, USA, has introduced the Small Business Catalyst Fund, a $7.85 million initiative designed to fund small businesses, across Fifth Third’s 11-state