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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

With so much worry swirling around high inflation, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Federal Reserve actions & imminent recession risk, I want to provide you with data that matters & a review of history- this week inflation & rising rates.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

What is a recession? Recession is when the economy shrinks. It’s not growing anymore, but it’s actually shrinking.  It could be a 1%, a 2% or back in the pandemic it was a big contraction.  You have to have two quarters in a row.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

It’s the summer of 2022 and stocks have been beaten up, bonds have been beaten up, our portfolio values are down substantially in some cases.  What do we d from here?  Where do we go and what does the economy look like?

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

It’s time for a mid-year Financial Market & Economic update. Investors have certainly been challenged since early January, so I want to provide you with data that matters and a review of history. 

Thursday, March 24, 2022

It’s been a shaky start to 2022 with investments seeing some hard declines. You might be asking yourself – are my financial goals still on track?   Let’s take a look at the big picture to know if there is truly reason to be fearful.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times — both a good quote from a great book and a very accurate depiction of 2020 and 2021. The last two years, like all years, were predictably unpredictable. The pandemic added to...

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Let’s talk about what’s been going on in the stock market recently. When we see more volatility, it is helpful to really dig into the indicators to get a feel for the big picture.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

If you're soon to benefit from an inheritance or in retirement and planning how to leave your legacy, this brief educational video will help you understand the four asset classes and how they impact planning; tax deferred accounts,...

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

What is the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA? Talon Wealth Strategies founder, Doug Pardieck, will take you through a brief overview of both including what both mean to your investment portfolio. Have questions about...

Thursday, August 12, 2021

The market volatility followed by the tremendous rebound seen towards the beginning of the pandemic has caused many to fear a possible collapse or "burst" as recovery continues. So, in this quarter's Mid-Year Market Update, I will...

Monday, August 9, 2021

During your working years you plan extensively to accumulate wealth for your retirement years with tax free growth in various investment vehicles. But once you get to the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) point at age 62, the money...

Thursday, April 8, 2021

We’ve seen some really interesting things in the financial markets over the course of the last year and this first quarter of 2021. Right on time with Spring, optimism is higher, and it finally feels like the clouds are lifting...

Friday, January 22, 2021

We learned a lot in 2020 through some very tumultuous times. Lesson #1: Prepare for the emergency before it happens. Lesson #2: When you’re building wealth and investing for your long-term goals it’s good to have stocks as...

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

2020 has been rife with volatility. In my March update I remarked that great days are ahead of us - and while it's been a bumpy ride since then, when tough times hit, the opportunities to learn are plentiful. Let's take a look at...

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Typically the biggest fear for retirees is running out of money. Today I am focusing on a risk that has a lot to do with this fear. Have you heard of Sequence of Returns Risk? Could you explain it to a friend? No? Perfect! I am so glad...

Monday, March 23, 2020

As I shoot this video we are in the midst of a big selloff stemming from the Coronavirus and an oil price war between Russia and Saudia Arabia. The market has dropped 25% from its recent highs. To get through difficult markets, you...

Monday, March 23, 2020

As I shoot this video we are in the midst of a big selloff stemming from the Coronavirus and an oil price war between Russia and Saudia Arabia. The market has dropped 25% from its recent highs. To get through difficult markets, you...

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The possible impact of the Coronavirus spreading is causing a panic sell-off in the stock markets around the globe. You’ve likely noticed a drop in the value of your 401k and IRAs. Have you heard of a black swan event? It’s...

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Hi. This is Doug Pardieck with Talon Wealth Strategies. I am creating a library of educational videos on the general topic of investing and financial planning. My mission is to strengthen my community and families by helping folks make...

Monday, September 16, 2019

We know we’ve been in this long economic expansion since 2009, now we’re in the second half of 2019. It’s been a long time. We all know that bear market is going to come, that economics recession is going to come....

Thursday, June 27, 2019

I’m Doug Pardieck with Talon Wealth Strategies, an independent financial advisor here in Littleton, Colorado, and welcome to my first video. I’m beginning to create these on a monthly basis. I’m going to build a nice...