A Look Into The Markets - Oct 17, 2025

 This past week interest rates improved slightly and remain near the best levels of the year. Let's discuss what happened and look into the week ahead.    Fed speaking while they can This past week brought a flurry of Fed voices before the blackout or quiet period, a 12-day window ahead of Fed meet

Portland and Area Activities Planner - Oct 17-24, 2025

WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK?Excerpts FromTravelPortland.com TualitinValley.orgTravelOregon.com PORTLAND RETRO GAMING EXPOOct. 17-26Get ready, set, go and embrace a blast from the past at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE), one of the world’s largest conventions celebrating classic video and arcade

A Look Into The Markets - Oct 10, 2025

This past week interest rates held steady and near the best levels of the year in the face of the Fed Minutes which were released. Let's break down what the Fed Minutes said and what it means for rates, while taking a look at the year ahead.   "Make no mistake where you are, your back's to the corne