Arbor Articles and Insights

Economic Insights written by Dr. Peter Jankovskis and other articles of interest provided by your Arbor Financial Team
The Generational Wealth Series: Don’t Be a Statistic Part IV

You may have heard about the financial crisis facing the millennial generation, or today’s 30- and 40-year-olds. They’re lagging far behind their parents’ generation in accumulating wealth – in fact, they have ten times less in savings on average. That gap is a large reason why millennials struggle to pay down debt, buy a home,...

The Generational Wealth Series: Don’t Be a Statistic Part III

When it comes to accumulating wealth, the millennial generation – today’s 30-40-year-olds – are lagging far behind older Americans. While millennials’ median debt levels are far higher than their parents’ generation, they’re trailing in income and wealth, making it harder for them to save for the big financial milestones in life. One of those milestones...

The Generational Wealth Series: Don’t Be a Statistic

Many Americans grew up hearing their parents talk about a similar dream: “I hope you do better than me.” Whether that meant obtaining higher education or leaving behind more for their kids, many generations of Americans were able to fulfill that aspiration and “do better” than their parents – until today. Research shows that today’s...

5 Reasons Why You Should Switch From a Robo-Trader to a Personalized Financial Advisor

With the rise of mobile payment and investing apps, many first-time investors are choosing to enter the stock market a new way: via phone. Apps like Robinhood and Acorns are exploding in popularity, offering stock trading from mobile apps. To many young people – especially new investors – these apps seem like a quick way...

The Highs and Lows of a Windfall: How to Talk to Friends & Family After Signing Your Contract

Congratulations on signing your first professional contract! This is a huge moment for you – a moment you’ve probably been working towards for most of your life. This may be the most money you’ve ever had at once. It probably feels exciting and a little overwhelming – especially when your friends and family are giving...

Index, Mutual & ETF Fund Facts

Check out the short clip below to take a dive into the world of Index, Mutual, and ETF Funds. For more information, a personalized dive into your current portfolio and to determine if the world of investment funds may or may not be appropriate for your portfolio, contact one of our financial advisors today.