Planned Solutions

In this episode of the Planned Solutions Incorporated Podcast, With the mid-term elections around the corner, there is a lot of noise about the risks that it could pose to the markets and the economy. Much of this is political rhetoric as both parties make their case for political power or attack the other in an attempt to get their base excited to vote. However, the data shows that midterm elections have not been the big political risk some are trying to make it out to be and, in fact, have led to positive market returns over the next year regardless of the outcome. Also, 2022 has been a year in which investors have shunned investments to instead focus on spending for consumption. This explains why consumer prices are up and investment prices are down. However, it may also create an opportunity for those with a contrarian mindset who are willing to limit consumption at high prices and instead invest the savings to take advantage of today’s lower investment prices. And, Family gifts or loans may be a good