Sand Hill’s Chief Investment Officer, Brenda Vingiello, CFA, joined the CNBC Halftime panel at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss her view on Apple’s earnings and the company’s future. Her commentary begins at the 2:26 mark.
Minimizing Theft Risks in Low and High Technology Environments
Earlier this year, two seemingly unrelated events took place at opposite ends of the technological spectrum. While a countless number of people were amused by the parlor tricks of ChatGPT and its artificial intelligence abilities, a smaller group of Silicon Valley residents were suffering financial losses from the manipulation and forgery of checks stolen from the U.S. Mail.
The Recession That Wasn’t
The last several years have been full of unexpected surprises, with the most recent one being the lack of a recession given that many economists had been repeatedly predicting that one was surely just six months away.
Accessory Dwelling Units – A Quick Guide
There are countless reasons for building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on your existing property. Defined as a self-contained residential unit located on the same lot as an existing single-family home, these units can be ideal for many scenarios.
Reinvesting Cash on the Sidelines
It is human nature to want to avoid loss and instead seek refuge in something that feels safe. After the very pronounced and painful market declines of last year, a new wave of participant risk aversion flooded markets as investors piled a record amount into money market funds, where $5.4 trillion of it remains as of early July.
The Basics of Long-Term Care Insurance
For many of my clients approaching their retirement years and beyond, this question is a common one: How will I pay for my long-term care if and when I need it?
Risky Business
Despite the growing list of issues that seem to separate California and Florida these days, there is one area that they have very much in common… severe and widespread natural disasters, and especially the adverse financial impact that these events are having on the availability of homeowners insurance.
CNBC Closing Bell: Amazon Discussion | April 27, 2023
Sand Hill’s Chief Investment Officer, Brenda Vingiello, CFA, made a guest appearance on CNBC’s Closing Bell on April 27, 2023 to share her views on Amazon ahead of the company’s reporting earnings.
Welcome Back to an Economic Cycle
With the multiple levels of support thrown at global economies and capital markets post 2019, many have forgotten what an economic cycle is, and many are too young to have experienced one.
Help the First Responders Help You
If you are in the midst of a severe medical emergency and you are by yourself, how will an emergency medical professional know your blood type, any medications you might be taking and the dosage, and if you have children or pets at home that need care if you become hospitalized or incapacitated?
The “S” Word
In the investment arena, there is another unwelcome “S” word that most people prefer not to speak of. That word is stagflation.
Secure Act 2.0 | New Legislation Key Takeaways
In recent years, the U.S. retirement system has faced intense pressures. According to a Federal Reserve survey, in 2021, only 75% of non-retirees have any retirement savings whatsoever. To add to that, only 40% feel that their retirement savings are on track.
A Finfluencer Said So—It Must be True!
Social media has transformed our lives, so much so that it has gained a sort of legitimacy as a means of communication and information sharing. Many “internet celebrities” have ridden this wave, despite having little to no background or expertise in the areas related to their posts.
The Importance of Segregated Assets at Brokerage Firms
Recent events in the banking world have once again highlighted the importance of understanding how Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance covers deposits, which prompts similar questions about how investment assets are treated in the event of a brokerage firm (broker-dealer) failure.
How I Learned to Love the Bot
For those new to the relatively recent and rather profound paradigm shift in internet search, the next generation of chatbots can realistically simulate human conversation by mining huge samples of texts and images available on the internet.
Avoiding Occupancy Fraud When Obtaining a Home Mortgage
2022 saw a dramatic rise in interest rates, including rates on home mortgage loans. The rise was so swift that many potential home buyers were quickly priced out of the market. As the mortgage landscape has shifted from the historically low rates we all enjoyed these past few years, it is important to understand an important nuance of how home loans work prior to stepping back into the market.
CNBC Squawk Box: Our View on the Fed’s Interest Rates Plan | March 20, 2023
Sand Hill’s Chief Investment Officer, Brenda Vingiello, CFA, joined CNBC’s Squawk Box on March 20, 2023 to share her views on the Fed’s interest rates plan.
CNBC Halftime: Current Environment for Regional Banks | March 16, 2023
Sand Hill’s Chief Investment Officer, Brenda Vingiello, CFA, joined the CNBC Halftime Report to share her views on the current environment for regional banks. Her commentary begins at the 4:29 mark.
CNBC Special: Taking Stock | Discussion of the 60/40 Portfolio | March 6, 2023
Sand Hill’s Chief Investment Officer, Brenda Vingiello, CFA, made a special appearance on CNBC’s Special: Taking Stock on March 6, 2023 to discuss the 60/40 portfolio.
CNBC Halftime Report: Consumer Strength | February 24, 2023
On February 24th, 2023, Sand Hill’s Chief Investment Officer, Brenda Vingiello, CFA, joined the CNBC Halftime Report panel to share her view on consumer strength in the current market environment. Her commentary begins at the 3:51 mark.
