A “soft landing” describes the always sought-after but historically elusive monetary policy outcome, where the Federal Reserve manages to raise interest rates and reduce economic liquidity just enough to slow down the economy and squelch inflation, but not so much that they overtighten policy and catalyze a recession. The Fed’s ability to engineer this “golden […]
On October 29th, Barton Couch, a Per Stirling Partner, generously sponsored the “Honduras Good Works Top Golf Chip-In” charity event for the sixth consecutive year! Honduras Good Works is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the well-being, education, and overall quality of life for underprivileged and rural communities in Honduras. The event began with a presentation outlining the mission […]
Tis the season for everything Pumpkin Spice! From pumpkin spiced coffee and milk shakes, to candles and yes, trash bags. I can’t say that I’ve embraced the trend fully, but again I’ve never been one to turn down a tasty slice of pumpkin pie. As we head into this end-of-year season, here are just a […]
“If you want to eat well, buy stocks; if you want to sleep well, buy bonds.” As is exemplified in this (now perhaps regrettable) quote by André Kostolany, who is renowned as an expert on the capital markets, bonds have traditionally enjoyed a (usually) well-deserved reputation for being steady, dull, boring, and generally quite safe. […]
On Saturday, September 30th, Per Stirling hosted its first tailgate event in a field just outside Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium as the Texas Longhorns faced off against and triumphed over the Kansas University Jayhawks, securing a 40-14 victory. Fortunately, we selected a game that happened to coincide with the Texas Homecoming Weekend, which means that we […]
Per Stirling employees and advisors are driven to make a global impact by contributing to both our local communities and society at large in meaningful ways. This month’s volunteer initiative centered on raising awareness regarding childhood cancer and on supporting a cleaner environment. Last month, a group of Per Stirling employees participated in a Kayak […]
As most of our clients are already well aware, financial fraud and ID theft are a growing threat and, at Per Stirling, we are committed to do our part to help to protect you and your information. You should have just received a detailed communication from us that discusses not only many of the steps […]
I want to introduce an intriguing technique, the “Money Date!” It is a smart approach for couples to discuss their financial matters openly. Interestingly, I have been doing coffee, bagels & finances with my wife for years now. I’ve even suggested that clients go for a massage or on an afternoon date, following a meeting […]
When I started in this industry some forty-plus years ago, the Federal Reserve acted with a level of secrecy more closely associated with secret cults than modern central banks. So clandestine were the Federal Reserve’s operations that they didn’t even disclose what changes in interest rates, if any, had taken place at their meetings. Instead, […]
Survey Says… If you thought office life was all about deadlines and endless emails, think again. Our workplace just got a little more exciting, thanks to the epic Family Feud team-building event that had everyone laughing, guessing, and cheering their hearts out. Last month, after our workday had come to a close, our office was transformed into a game […]
