Month: August 2023

Ep. 152 Launch Financial-Markets Price In Future Interest Rate Hikes

Overview: Tune into this week’s episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the markets as they continue to digest inflation data and Fed outlook on whether they will be another interest rate hike this fall. As consumer sentiment numbers finalize, how are you feeling about your spending? Gas prices are spiking up to highs for the…

Ep. 151 Launch Financial- Interest Rates and Yields Spike Higher Awaiting Future Fed Policy

Overview: Tune into this week’s episode of Launch Financial as we discuss spiking interest rates with the 2-Year Treasury yield and 30-Year Fixed hitting highs not seen in 20+ years. This week the market will continue to digest earnings reports from retailers to indicate the state of the consumer and thier senitment.  Show Notes:    Check…

Ep. 150 Launch Financial- Consumer Sentiment Cools Slightly As Retail Sales Increased

Overview: Join us on this week’s episode of Launch Financial as we discuss retail sales increasing 0.7%, greater than expected, following last week’s cooling consumer sentiment. With a big week ahead of retail earnings, the consumer may be cutting back on big ticket items, but still are spending money. How is your sentiment on the economy?…

Apply For Biden’s New Affordable Repayment Plan

Apply For Biden’s New Affordable Repayment Plan

If you are a student loan borrower, you can now apply for President Biden’s New Affordable Re-Payment Plan. The Education Department this week debuted an updated beta version of its income-driven repayment plan application on the Federal Student Aid (FSA) website that allows student loan borrowers to enroll in the Saving on a Valuable Education,…