IFS Insights – March
Market Outlook and Global Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Update from the IFS Team
Dear Friends,
We hope this update finds you well and enjoying a slower summer pace, wherever that may be! 
The second quarter of 2022 is in the books, and for most of the investment world (except for oil and gas!), it was a rough period of declines. We’ve included a link to a quarterly economic summary and a great story that reminds us of the power of time and patience when investing. We also included an article on some factors that lead to happiness in old age and a few ideas for fun activities in the area for our Portland clients (which can also lead to happiness ).
Thank you for the continued privilege of partnering with you on your financial journey,
The IFS Team
Meet the ‘unluckiest’ investor
She invested only six times and had the worst timing imaginable — you’ll never believe what saved her.
Seven Habits That Lead to Happiness in Old Age
Your well-being is like a retirement account: The sooner you invest, the greater your returns will be.
What's Happening
- Newberg Old Fashioned Festival
- July 30-31
- Live Music, Vendors and a Car Show on Sunday
- Free Outdoor Summer Concerts
- Saturday, August 13 Laurelhurst Park
- DJ Prashant and the Jai Ho! Dance Troupe – Interactive Bollywood dance party
- Sunday, August 28 Laurelhurst Park
- Providence Stage Band – Big band sounds from the 40s to the 70s
- Saturday, August 13 Laurelhurst Park
- Downtown Tigard Mixer
- August 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- On the new back patio at Beach Hut Deli. This casual mixer is a great chance to meet local business owners, community members, and Tigard Downtown Alliance board members. This event is open to all! Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
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