Dear Friends,
Spring is upon us, and it is fun to see flowers popping up from the ground and new growth all around us. We are always grateful for the hope that comes with the new season. 
The first quarter of 2022 is in the books! We’ve included a link to a quarterly economic summary and a reminder of the benefits of holding bonds in investment portfolios. Due to the spike in interest rates, most bonds and bond funds have experienced negative returns in the near term, but we continue to believe in the longer-term merits of bonds. And ultimately, we will reap the benefits of higher yields on bonds as interest rates rise.
We also included a few ideas for fun activities in the area for our Portland clients.
Thank you for the continued privilege of partnering with you on your financial journey,
The IFS Team