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Tariffying: What’s Going On With Markets and What It Means for You

May 29, 2025

At the start of 2025, things looked bright. The U.S. economy was strong, inflation was cooling down, and money was […]

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Securing Your Social Security: What the New Changes Mean for You

April 8, 2025

Big News for Public Servants: Social Security Rules Have Changed On January 5th, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness […]

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2024 Market Update: Strong Growth Amid Uncertainty

October 28, 2024

It has been quite an eventful two years. In October 2022, we wrote to you during a bear market in […]

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Bond Buffer: Building Balance in Bear Markets

October 28, 2024

We often remind investors of the importance of maintaining a consistent asset allocation. Maintaining this balance between different asset classes—such […]

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Inherited IRAs – Clear as Mud

October 14, 2024

A couple of months ago, the IRS released its final regulations on Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for retirement accounts like […]

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Is The National Debt Reaching A Danger Zone?

September 30, 2024

The national debt recently surpassed $35 trillion. Should we be worried? Contrary to common wisdom, the short answer is…not as […]

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Market Insights: Navigating AI Trends, Federal Policies, and Economic Shifts

August 30, 2024

Investment Portfolio Overview: Q2 2024 The two areas that captivated the attention of the financial markets this quarter were AI […]

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The Future of Social Security: Protecting Your Retirement

August 5, 2024

Social Security has been a cornerstone of financial security for millions of Americans since its inception. It provides a critical […]

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Why Your Insurance Premiums Are Skyrocketing

July 15, 2024

Most of you have opened an email or snail mail this year from your insurance company regarding a renewal and […]

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June 2024 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting

June 27, 2024

Another year, another wildly popular Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. For many investors, it’s a pilgrimage – a chance to glean […]

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Americans are Betting on Sports and Stocks in Record Numbers

April 8, 2024

Despite nearly 62% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, a record 68 million Americans found a way to bet on […]

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Decoding the S&P 500: Why High Concentration Could Mean Lower Returns

March 25, 2024

When you think of the S&P 500 Index, you probably think of a diversified index of the best, or at […]

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