On Thursday, February 24, after months of tension and military buildup, Russia invaded Ukraine. It’s the first major war between European nations in decades and brings significant humanitarian and economic ramifications for the entire world.
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you know the markets have endured a topsy-turvy month of January.
Every January, it’s customary to look back at the year that was. What were the highlights? What were the “lowlights”? What events will we always remember? Most importantly, what did we learn?
Every year, we expect certain things to happen around Thanksgiving. We expect the leaves to change colors. We expect to decorate our houses with pumpkins and cornucopias. We expect football on television. We expect to eat turkey and stuffing, potatoes and gravy. We expect our family to gather from near and far.
As you probably know, volatility has returned to the markets recently. To explain why, I want you to imagine you’re playing a game of chess.
As you celebrate Labor Day and the start of Fall, keep your own work-life balance in check with these tips.