Your LLC needs to file a form online–right now!
Do you have an LLC? Do you want to pay the federal government $500 per day in penalty fines? If not, then action needs to be taken before year-end!... Read More
Evan Bedel
President, Bedel Financial Consulting Inc.
Economy and stock market: Is this 2021 all over again?
It seems like just yesterday that the 2021 stock market was at an all-time high, meme stocks were roaring (kitty), crypto was up, and housing prices went through the roof (pun intended) as supply couldn’t keep up with demand.... Read More
Factors in predicting Fed rate hikes
Predicting when and how the Fed will adjust interest rates is critical to investors, policymakers, and the general public. Each day, investors make investment decisions based on interest rate predictions. However, the accuracy of these predictions has been a subject of debate.... Read More
Did the Federal Reserve stick the (soft) landing?
When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell began increasing interest rates in early 2022, few economists predicted a resilient economic response. It wasn't a matter of "if" we would be pushed into a recession but how bad the recession would be. Nearly two years into the steepest increase in interest rates in over 40 years, can we now say we've achieved a soft landing? Or is this a delayed economic response with a 2024 recession certain to come?... Read More
How will AI impact your personal finances?
Artificial Intelligence technology is quickly becoming the biggest disruptor across all industries. ChatGPT brought AI to the mainstream. Rapid advancements in these chatbots have captured the attention of everyone from higher education to B2B technology companies to government regulators. We are still in the early stages of AI development and application, but how will it impact you? More specifically, how will AI impact your finances? ... Read More
Indiana’s School Scholarship Tax Credit
How would you like to give $10,000 to your favorite school to fund a financial aid scholarship, all while spending less than $2,000 of your own money? This may sound too good to be true, but it's possible thanks to Indiana's School Scholarship Tax Credit program. ... Read More
Transitioning Wealth to the Next Generation
"From shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations." Nearly 90% of affluent families lose their wealth by the end of the third generation. This leads to financial ruin, the tragic loss of family relationships, and emotional stress. ... Read More
2021 U.S. Economy – The Bedel Barometer
How do you measure the overall health of the U.S economy? In 2009, Bedel Financial identified seven key areas that help determine the strength of our economy, and each month, a report is produced called the Bedel Barometer. For the month of November 2021, the Bedel Barometer score is +4.... Read More
Should I Invest in Bitcoin or Other Cryptocurrencies?
Similar to politics, investing in cryptocurrency can be a controversial topic with passion and unwavering certainty on both sides of the issue. The more you research and understand an investment idea,... Read More
Is This the Worst Time in History to Buy a House?
In April 2021, Zillow reported nearly half (47%) of homes were on the market for less than a week before a pending sale, with 76% on the market for less than a month. Many houses are selling above as... Read More