White House Financial & Settlement Solutions, LLC

  It was so great to have the opportunity to present our "Structured Settlements Made Easy" workshop to our long time client ( like going on 20 years!) the Mike Morse Law firm at their beautiful headquarters in Southfield, Michigan! The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Investment Management refers to the discretionary investment management services provided through Four Financial Management, a registered investment adviser. These services are provided for a fee. Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Four Financial Management a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said last month’s decision to cut the fed funds target rate by a half percentage point was due to a “recalibrating” policy, as the Fed follows its dual mandate regarding inflation and growth. The new buzzword — recalibration — implies mechanical fine-tuning, but unfortunately, the macro economy is not that robotic. We are full of emotional people with ever-changing needs and wants. However, the buzzword also evokes something therapeutic; that is, the Fed is not cutting rates because of an imminent recession. In fact, the economy will likely grow above trend for yet another quarter or two. However, risks are rising for 2025. Blowout Payrolls, or Was It? We do not believe the Fed is cutting rates because a recession is just around the corner but rather because rates are still too restrictive. Yes, a slowdown looks likely next year, but for now, businesses are benefitting from a consumer on very good footing with higher income growth coupled with ...