By Laura Webb, founder and CEO of Webb Investment Services, Inc The number of people who receive an Inheritance in the U.S. may surprise you. According to a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, only 8% of Americans get an inheritance of any kind — and less than 2% of those will get $100,000 or more.[1] To Everything, … Read More
It’s About Time, Not Timing
What do you think happens when bad headlines hit and you pull your money from the market? When you try to time the market, you can miss the best days. Here’s why we say “time” is far better than “timing” when it comes to investing:
How do geopolitics highlight the need for more sustainable innovation?
By: Meera Pandit, Global Market Strategist The war unfolding in Ukraine is a political crisis, yet it also highlights economic vulnerabilities to many industries, and underscores the need to adapt in the face of both geopolitical and climate risks. Although climate change is a key consideration in sustainable investing, sustainable investing is more broadly about finding companies that are durable … Read More
Market whiplash hurts, but what do long-term indicators say?
MARKETS AND INVESTING May 06, 2022 Take a deep breath and focus on fundamentals, says Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam. Volatility is never comfortable, and this year is no exception. With the May 5 drawdown, the S&P 500 is down 13% year-to-date and near its lowest level since May 2021. Interestingly, despite the sharp gyrations throughout the week, … Read More
Progress Measured by the Penny – Why the Gender Wage Gap Persists After Passage of the Equal Pay Act in 1963
By Laura Webb, founder and CEO of Webb Investment Services, Inc. Progress in equal pay equality for women is measured in short steps rather than long strides. In 1963, women earned 59 cents for every dollar a man earned.[1] The Equal Pay Act (EPA) was intended to correct this disparity. The U.S. census data released in September confirmed that the … Read More
Cyber Security
Ever get those emails that look like they’re from your bank or your cell phone service, but it’s a scam? You’re not alone! Here are a dozen tips you can use right now to keep your personal information safe from cybercriminals:
Monopoly® and Money in Motion– The Lessons a Board Game Teaches about Investing in Real Estate
By Laura Webb, founder and CEO of Webb Investment Services, Inc. It’s easy to imagine many financial services professionals got their introduction to real estate investing when they first played Monopoly®. Today, over a hundred years since its invention, the popular game has its critics, but there’s no denying its value as a teaching tool for learning the basic skills … Read More
2022 WomanUp Celebration & Awards Ceremony
What a great event. Laura and Faith enjoyed connecting with local women professionals and hearing Dr. Amy Climer’s keynote speech on deliberate creativity. Congratulations to all the winners, including Franny Tacy of Franny’s Farmacy, winner of the Woman Entrepreneur Best in Business presented by Webb Investment Services. Raymond James is not associated with Dr. Amy Climer, Franny Tacy, or Franny’s … Read More
Market Volatility Tool Kit
In response to the recent volatility in the market, we are sharing this video to help you through this stressful time. Watch below to hear some pointers and encouraging words.
2022 WomanUp Celebration
The Asheville Chamber will be holding the 2022 WomanUp Celebration and Awards Ceremony January 27th from 8:00 am to 10:30 am at the Crowne Plaza Resort Expo Center. Dr. Amy Climer will deliver the keynote speech that will encourage an open mindset as we face the new year head on and the Chamber will honor outstanding women in our community … Read More