Ben Bernanke - Chladek Wealth Management

John Chladek2011-09-12T15:13:23+00:00September 12, 2011|Uncategorized|

This past week was a rocky week that ended in a sharp selloff over Thursday and Friday. The sharp decline in global stocks was mostly precipitated by the ongoing nightmare that is Europe. One very notable event this past week was the fall of the last safe haven - the Swiss Franc. The Swiss National bank (SNB) has done its very best to avoid devaluing their currency while all other currencies are in a race [...]

Should You Refinance? Low Rates Aren’t Necessarily A Green Light

John Chladek2011-07-12T09:07:42+00:00July 12, 2011|Blog, Family Financial Information|

There is a lot of hype about refinancing your mortgage and you’ll often hear statements like, “Rates have never been lower!” The truth is, interest rates are low right now (and Ben Bernanke stated in late June that he expects they’ll stay low for a while). However, even when they’re at their lowest, refinancing depends on your personal situation. While it’s important to talk to a mortgage expert (preferably not the person/institution who would be [...]

Market Commentary: Week Ending 9/9/11

Should You Refinance? Low Rates Aren’t Necessarily A Green Light