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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.

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.

Inflation is a reality in all economies and generally occurs due to either "cost-push" or "demand-pull." Here is a brief overview of the two types of inflation and why you should plan for them in retirement.

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.

The financial industry is dominated by a “beat-the-market” attitude that infects everyone, but is ineffective. Being mindful will lead to far better investment experiences and outcomes and less financial anxiety.

In this Special Edition: Election Q&A, Team Mindful Money discusses the upcoming election and the potential impact either result may have on our economy and investments.

You’ve probably heard it in the news. Social Security is doomed. The chickens are coming home to roost and the politicians are asleep at the wheel. The financial blogs and media pundits say so, and the speakers at those dinner seminars have been sounding the warnings for decades.

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.

There are lots of reasons that we shouldn't mix up our portfolio over politics or let our politics overrule our investment disciplines. As an intro to our October 19th client event - here are 3 of them.

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.

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.

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.

Team Mindful Money discusses the economic trends that signal where we are in the recovery from the COVID-19 market crash.

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Team Mindful Money discusses the key indicators involved in opening up the economy post COVID-19 and how the real estate market has adapted to social distancing.

Team Mindful Money provides commentary on the markets post-COVID-19.

Team Mindful Money discusses the current state of the market during the COVID-19 era.

Team Mindful Money discusses the pandemic from a health perspective as well as the economy and plans for re-opening.