Spotlight on Women Investors
Over the years, a great deal has been written about ‘women and wealth.’ Yet much of the conventional wisdom appears both dated and (dare we say) tinged with a sprinkling of patronization. Almost universally, women have been portrayed as financially hesitant and...
Expanding Your Professional Network
BLBB serves as command central for your financial network by fostering collaboration with other professional service providers and facilitating strategic connections for enhanced financial success. Our Plan. Invest. Succeed.® holistic approach considers the entirety...
Quarterly Economic Review 4th Quarter 2023
Perception or Reality? Investor Uneasiness Could Be Prophetic If you feel like the U.S. financial markets had a terrible year in 2023, you are not alone. Some people call it a crisis of confidence, others blame it on the uncertainties surrounding interest rates,...
Managing the Emotional Aspects of Retirement
While most of us (to a greater or lesser extent) plan financially for retirement, we often don’t think to devote the same amount of time and effort to plan emotionally for the day we transition from employee to retiree. It is important to keep in mind retirement...
Choosing a Philanthropic Path: Private Foundations vs Donor Advised Funds
National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is November 15, 2023. This special day was first officially recognized in 1986 by President Reagan as a time to celebrate the critically important work done every day by philanthropic organizations and individuals in our community and...
Quarterly Economic Review 3rd Quarter 2023
Lifted For Longer: Higher Rates Shake Stocks, Buoy Bonds The Federal Reserve’s aggressive campaign to tame inflation took a step back in August as top-line prices ticked up 0.6% for the month and 3.7% for the year compared to the same periods in 2022. One of the main...
Being strategic: the triple-tax benefits of a Health Savings Account
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a triple tax-advantaged savings account designed to help individuals and families with a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) set aside funds for qualified medical expenses. Unlike Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which often require...
Why cash (or check or credit card) is Not king
We at BLBB Advisors are strong proponents of giving back to the community through time, talent, and treasure. In addition, our private foundation, BLBB Charitable, the giving arm of our firm, offers our employees an opportunity to participate in our employee matching...
Quarterly Economic Review 2nd Quarter 2023
Soft Landing? Hard Landing? Or No Landing? The recent June release of May’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed further cooling in U.S. top-line inflation (4.0%), while, at the same time, core CPI (less food and energy prices) remains persistently high at 5.3%....
BLB&B Advisors, LLC named as 2023 honoree of The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia
BLB&B Advisors, LLC has been named a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by Philadelphia Foundation, in partnership with Points of Light and local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s national program, The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia provides...