Oil Spikes, Jobs Misses, and Last-Minute Tax Moves Before April 15

This week brought another dose of market volatility, and this time the pressure is coming from multiple directions at once. Escalating conflict in Iran, oil pushing above $100 per barrel, and a weaker-than-expected jobs report all added to the uncertainty investors are feeling right now.

In this solo episode, Hannah Chapman, CFP®, APMA®, CRPC®, breaks down what's happening in the markets, why short-term volatility doesn't change a long-term strategy, and what you can still do before April 15 if you want to make smart tax moves for 2025.

• What rising oil prices are telling us about the current conflict and why markets don't like the uncertainty

• Why inflation can feel much worse in real life than the official numbers suggest

• What the February jobs report is signaling about the economy right now

• Why this is a time to stay steady, not panic or chase speculative plays

• How continuing to invest during down markets can actually work in your favor

• Which tax moves are still available before April 15

• Why Roth and IRA strategies can be powerful, but only when they fit your full financial picture

Connect with Hannah at [email protected] and online at https://x2wealthplanning.com

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