Tag: investing
Best Retirement Advice for 2025
By Randy Locklier, President and Chief Investment Officer, Gulf Financial
Here’s a list of things to keep an eye on if you are planning to...
Bond Market Opportunities for 2024
By Randy Locklier, President and Chief Investment Officer, Gulf Financial
Led by Big Tech the equity markets are at or near all-time highs. The S&P...
The Truth About Annuities
By Randy Locklier, President, Gulf Financial
Should Annuities be a part of your retirement plan? There is a lot of misinformation out there, so I...
Interest Rates and the Economy
By Randy Locklier, President and CEO of Gulf Financial Group
The economy and Federal Reserve Policy are in focus today for savvy investors who are...
Gulf Financial Market Outlook
By Randal Locklier, President, Gulf Financial
Near-term Outlook (3 months)
It’s 2024, but the market is trading like it’s 2023. The pace of the rally has...
Focus on the Big Three for a Firm Financial Foundation
By Randal Locklier, President, Gulf Financial
What a wild ride it has been for the economy and markets the last few years. Retirees have a lot...
Insights for Investors: Fear or Optimism for Investors
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
It has been noted that most people, when they hear or read things that speak to fear,...
Insights for Investors: Stocks, Real Estate and Treasuries Over Time
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
A review of the long-term return of stocks versus U.S. Treasuries reveals that a small number of stocks...
Supercharge Your Life
By Randy Locklier, President, Gulf Financial
Previously, we talked of living life in the present space of the day in front of us. Today, dear readers,...