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The Hidden Cost of Staying in the Wrong Asset Allocation

Why misaligned portfolios quietly erode wealth and what investors can do about it. Most investors think of asset allocation as a one‑time decision: pick a mix of stocks and bonds, set it, and let...
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Market Update: 07/06/2026

June analysis: Resilient economy and nervous markets Last month, growth held firm, and the labor market held stable even as financial conditions quietly tightened beneath the surface. Equity...
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The Hidden Cost of Staying in the Wrong Asset Allocation

Why misaligned portfolios quietly erode wealth and what investors can do about it. Most investors think of asset allocation as a one‑time decision: pick a mix of stocks and bonds, set it, and let...

Market Update: 07/06/2026

June analysis: Resilient economy and nervous markets Last month, growth held firm, and the labor market held stable even as financial conditions quietly tightened beneath the surface. Equity...

Market Update: 06/29/2026

Weekly update: A market in transition Last week, investors shifted money away from AI mega-caps toward cyclical sectors and smaller companies. Inflation is proving stubborn, and U.S.-Iran tensions...

Retain the Brain

Protecting Your Brain Health May Be One of the Most Important Retirement Planning Decisions You Make When most people think about retirement planning, they focus on investments, income strategies,...

Market Update: 06/22/2026

Weekly update: A complicated picture The market is telling two stories at once. Enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and the SpaceX debut is lifting a concentrated group of growth stocks, while...

What are annuities?

What are annuities? Broadly, annuities are financial products designed to help minimize the risk of an individual outliving their retirement savings and the risk that markets will perform poorly....

Market Update: 06/15/2026

Weekly update: IPOs, CPI, and Fed expectations Last week’s data confirmed that the U.S. economy is not rolling over, but it is not delivering the relief markets want either. Growth is modest, and...

3 Retirement Mistakes People Commonly Make in Their 50s

Your 50s can be one of the most important decades for retirement planning. For many people, retirement is no longer a distant concept, it begins to feel real. The financial decisions made during...

Market Update: 06/08/2026

Weekly update: Late May rally doesn't last Stocks entered last week riding May’s momentum and left it questioning the Federal Reserve’s next move. Strong payrolls and persistent inflation kept the...

Market Update: 06/01/2026

May brought a mix of steady economic expansion, elevated inflation pressures, and shifting market expectations. Growth remained supported by strong consumer spending and rising AI investment, while...

Market Update 5/18/2026

Weekly update: Inflation, new Fed chair, and geopolitics Stocks climbed to record highs last week ahead of a hotter-than-expected April CPI report, and concerns about a hawkish Federal Reserve sent...

Financial Tips for New Graduates

If you or a student in your life has recently graduated, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations. This is a monumental accomplishment. For many, this achievement marks a first foray into...

Market Update: 5/11/2026

Weekly update: Quiet growth and a cooling job market Last week offered something relatively rare: the economy lost speed without losing its footing. This is due to moderating wages and steady...

Market Update: 05/04/2026

Market analysis: AI, energy, inflation, and rates U.S. markets reached record highs in April, driven by strong corporate earnings and enthusiasm around AI. Investors largely looked past elevated...

Market Update: 04/27/2026

Weekly update: Expansion intact, policy in flux Last week, leading stock indices held their ground near record levels, resilient but rangebound. Surging retail sales and a re-acceleration in...

Approaching Retirement in a Volatile Market: What to Focus on Now

For those nearing retirement, market volatility can feel different. When you’re 20 or 30 years from retirement, fluctuations are often viewed as temporary. But when retirement is just months away,...

Market Update: 04/13/2026

Weekly update: Oil Price Shocks, Stocks Advance U.S. markets posted their best weekly gain of this year, with the major indexes all closing firmly in the green. A fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire pushed...

Financial Support Options for College Students

If college is on the horizon for you or someone you’re supporting, it’s important to understand the financial tools available to help ease the cost. From savings plans to financial aid, there are...

Market Update: 04/06/2026

Weekly update: Strong jobs and volatile oil prices Last week's holiday-shortened trading period was defined by tension between the ripple effects of the ongoing geopolitical conflict and...

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