Mindful Money Blog

In his 2021 Forecasts Event (held January 25, 2021), Jonathan K. DeYoe discusses the global markets and economies in light of Covid-19 other current events and offers an explanation of where we might be going.

Once in a very great while, there comes a year in the economy and the markets that may serve as a tutorial—in effect, a master class in the principles of successful long-term, goal-focused, and planning-driven investing. 2020 was just such a year.

Late into the day on December 21, Congress finally passed a much anticipated (and arguably long-overdue) second stimulus package. Signed by the President on December 27, the new stimulus package has already begun affecting Americans as we ring in the new year.

Rather than looking at where we are and seeing how many things are wrong (which, of course, is a totally reasonable choice - many things ARE wrong), let's instead look at where we are and see how incredibly far we have come... if only for a moment.

Team Mindful Money discusses the slowdown of market improvements, unemployment claims, current budget deficit, pending stimulus, possible double-dip recession and spike in new business starts — as well as the lessons learned by 2020 financial predictions.

Eli DeYoe performs a holiday medley for friends, family and anyone in need of a smile this holiday season.

Jonathan DeYoe shares his message of gratitude on behalf of Team Mindful Money, along with 3 simple gratitude practices we can each apply to our daily lives. Yes, even in 2020 there is so very much we are grateful for. More than anything, we are grateful for you.

Team Mindful Money discusses societal trends and high-frequency economic data in light of the 2020 election, vaccine availability, and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal, and the potential impacts our economy and investments.

I’m not making any assumptions, but given that Trump’s re-election would yield more of the same chaos, I wanted to imagine what the next 4 years might look like under a Biden presidency and his plan. What would the impact be on several factors such as the tax code, Social Security, and savings for retirement?

The coronavirus is still very much with us, as is much of the economic dislocation occasioned by the virus and accompanying lockdowns. We are closing in rapidly on a number of vaccines. But it may be quite some time before most of us will have access to them, and there will inevitably be frustration in the process.

In Terre Passero's 6th and final class, we reviewed how to put the entire Mindful Stress Management course into practice in our everyday lives. We also reflected on how the course has changed our outlook as we have put these tools into practice.

In Session #5 of Terre Passero’s Mindful Stress Management course, we reviewed the 9 mindfulness qualities that form the major pillars of our practice, and practiced applying the conditions for awareness, change, and growth to our everyday lives.

Team Mindful Money discusses leading economic indicators, job numbers and unemployment, as well as the Bay Area real estate market and how the election will affect the markets.

In Session #4 of Terre Passero’s Mindful Stress Management course we learned how stress can aid or raid us of our motivation, health, and performance.

Team Mindful Money discusses market and economic trends that signal where we are within current market volatility. Topics include leading indicators such as the travel industry, unemployment, and the real estate market.

In his 2020 Half-Time Report Event, Jonathan K. DeYoe discusses the global markets and economies in light of COVID-19. He discusses the unprecedented events that have brought us to where we are today, and where we might be headed. One thing is for sure: 2020 will be an unforgettable year.

The first six months of 2020 saw the advent of the worst global public health crisis in a century. In response, the world locked down, putting its economy into a kind of medically-induced coma.

In Session #3 of Terre Passero’s Mindful Stress Management course, we learned how stress can impact communication, gained a greater awareness of interpersonal communication patterns and practiced mindful and non-violent communication.

Team Mindful Money discusses market and economic trends that signal where we are within current market volatility.

Team Mindful Money discusses market volatility under the backdrop of increased COVID-19 cases. Topics include keeping emotions in check and how volatility factors into your investment plan.