As we continue to see volatility in cryptocurrencies, namely Bitcoin, BlueSky CEO David L. Blain, CFA, straightens the narrative. Outlining the definitions of investing, speculating, and legal tender in his recent video, David explains his philosophy on digital currency and BlueSky's method of evidence-based investing.

Inflation, what's going on? Is it supply and demand? A natural correction in the economy? What the current trends are reflecting behind the numbers. What should we expect for rising inflation rates?

WLJA-ABC (Washington, D.C. ABC affiliate) interviews BlueSky Senior Wealth Advisor, Stephen Fletcher, CFP®, MBA on the Financial Impact of COVID-19, a survey conducted by the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors.

In this three-part episode of his on-going series, 2021 Financial Forecast, David L. Blain, CFA, takes a closer look at capital market expectations in the upcoming year. What does capital market expectations mean? In short, he explains his prediction of how the stock and bond markets will perform and the possible implication for your portfolio.

David L. Blain, CFA, comments on the ubiquitous story regarding the roller-coaster ride of GameStop (GME) brought on by the traders who squeezed out the short-sellers. This cautionary tale details why you should stay the course and remember the tried and true strategy to wealth accumulation is to make the most of your human capital with a disciplined approach.

In the third episode of his on-going video series, 2021 Financial Forecast, David discusses the 2021 Economic Outlook. Taking a deep dive into the economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the forecasted changes under President Biden's administration, Episode three is delivered in two parts. Part 1 covers the COVID-19 recovery regarding global reaction and US markets, and David presents the three possible scenarios as we work towards pre-COVID normalcy. Part 2 takes a closer look at the restoration of developed markets (US, Eurozone, UK, China) and predicts a lengthy recovery for emerging markets such as India, Africa, and South America.

In the second episode of the series, David explains the highs and unprecedented lows of 2020, a year like no other. As the US economy recovers from the deepest recession in modern history, David stresses the importance of having an evergreen financial plan to safeguard your goals during times of duress and turbulence. David also reviews the stock market returns, commodity markets, real estate investment returns, and much more, setting the stage for impending change in the year to come.

As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Carolina East Health System, David L. Blain, CFA, has experienced a front-row seat to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic from both a micro and macro effect on the economy and financial markets. In his ongoing series, 2021 Financial Forecast: A Step-By-Step Guide to a Year of Change, David provides a thorough overview of what to expect in the year(s) ahead, while taking a deep-dive into the financial sectors potentially affected by the incoming administration's proposed policy changes.