by Bill Spalding | Feb 14, 2023 | Travel Journal
Ever wonder about RVing full-time and what that lifestyle entails? Check out this article from the Wall Street Journal. If you don’t have WSJ access, here another article that is just as helpful: https://todayissomeday.net/blog/steps-to-full-time-rv So many of...
by Bill Spalding | Feb 14, 2023 | Market Commentary
The Markets The vicious cycle of inflation continues. We recently learned that pay increases at central banks in many parts of the world won’t keep pace with inflation. As a result, their employees may not be able to maintain the standards of living they had before...
by Bill Spalding | Feb 9, 2023 | Wine Notes
Many of us have a great love and appreciation of wine and all that goes into its making. It’s always fun discovering and supporting wineries whose wines are not yet well known. Having just spent some time in Napa Valley I had the opportunity to visit two new,...
by Bill Spalding | Dec 19, 2022 | Market Commentary
WHAT WILL THE YEAR-END BRING? Throughout 2022, the United States Federal Reserve has been trying to slow inflation by putting the brakes on the U.S. economy. So far, the Fed has raised rates six times, but the economy continues to grow. Last week, the Bureau of...
by Bill Spalding | Nov 11, 2022 | Art & Culture Inspiration
Art and culture have inspired my life in profound ways. Here’s one of my favorite pieces of art I’d like to share with you. I’ve actually had the opportunity to experience Monet’s Garden in person and it’s a true work of art! After Claude Monet’s financial struggles...
