The American Jobs Plan | Maritime Checkpoints | Economic Recovery

THE AMERICAN JOBS PLAN: Last week, President Biden released a rather ambitious, $2.3 trillion plan to overhaul the country’s infrastructure with a significant shift toward green energy.

Eager to Reopen | Falling Claims & Healthcare

Overeager to Reopen? You have likely noticed the price climbs (or growing “bubbles”): gas, homes, stocks.

GDP Slows | Chinese Growth | A New Heart?

Q4-2020 GDP (Chilled but not Frozen): The US economy closed the fourth quarter of 2020 at 1% (4% if annualized).

Volatility Reminder | Aging in Place | Assisted Living Facilities

Volatility Remains a Reality: 2020 took investors for a wild ride. It is helpful to remember the reality of volatility and what it can look like even in a good year.

Unemployment Up | Widening US Budget Deficit | Rising Mortgage Rates

Jobless Claims at 6-Month Low:  Workers filing for jobless benefits jumped by 181,000 last week, placing unemployment back to August-2020 figures.