Barrios Financial Services

06/02/2026

How much do you know about stocks?

Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.

06/01/2026

The post-Memorial Day holiday trading week was short but potent as stocks delivered more record gains while confidence grew that a peace deal would materialize. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 1.43 percent, while the Nasdaq...

06/01/2026

Is buying always better than renting? Not necessarily. Run the numbers on both sides to see which option makes more sense for your situation and timeline.

05/31/2026

15 years or 30? The mortgage term you choose matters more than you might think. Compare your options and see what works best for your situation.

Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.

05/30/2026

The CPI has shown low inflation since '09. Are your prices rising faster than the average?

It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.

05/29/2026

Social Security: Retirement's main source of income or monthly bonus? You decide.

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

05/28/2026

Check out this informative video on bull and bear markets to better understand how the stock market works!

Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!

05/27/2026

Committed to increasing your financial literacy? Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.

05/26/2026

If you thought that payouts from life insurance are tax-free in all cases, think again.

Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.