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Quick Market Insights - May 4
Stocks advanced last week as investors moved past stalled progress in Middle East peace talks and refocused on corporate earnings...
Read MoreQuick Market Insights - April 27
Stocks were mixed last week as investors gauged potential outcomes of the Middle East conflict amid an ongoing ceasefire...
Read MoreGeopolitical Update: Staying Focused
We wanted to pass along this commentary from Meeder as it offers a helpful snapshot of how markets are reacting to the evolving Iran conflict ...
Read MoreTax Prep vs. Tax Strategy: The Difference Matters More Than You Think
As tax season comes to a close, adopting a proactive tax strategy instead of relying solely on tax preparation can help lower your tax liability through consistent, year-round planning...
Read MoreA look back at 2025...
The year in brief... In 2025, two very different “trades” dominated market conversations. One was the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) trade. The other was a new U.S. trade policy under a new White House administration, and the...
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Life Insurance Awareness Month: Your Options
Life Insurance Awareness Month: A Simple Guide to Your Options September is Life Insurance Awareness Month—a time to pause and think about how we protect the people we love. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What types of life insurance...
Read More2025 Financial Environment & The Factors That May Help Shape It
With 2025 underway, we're chatting about factors that may shape this year’s financial environment. From shifts in fiscal and monetary policies to the ongoing ripple effects of global events...
Read MoreYear-End Charitable Gifting and You
As the year draws to a close, many people take the opportunity to support causes close to their hearts through charitable donations. Let’s explore some strategies to maximize your impact.
Read MoreCelebrating Financial Independence
Happy 4th of July! Across the U.S., barbeques will be sizzling, festive parades will march through the streets, and vibrant fireworks will light up the night sky. Whether you're doing a family cookout, or just kicking back to enjoy the...
Read MoreNational 529 Education Savings Day: Investing in the Future
Happy National 529 Education Savings Day! Curious about 529 plans? Head over to the blog for an overview...
Read MoreBalancing Support & Your Retirement
Are you a parent caught between wanting to support your grown children and safeguarding a secure retirement for yourself? Let’s chat a little bit about parental patronage…
Read MoreKeeping Your Information Safe
With nearly 4 billion people on social media worldwide, plus the risks of using online brokerage and bank accounts, the need for digital security has never been...
Read MoreEstate Management… Are your ducks in a row?
Did you know that everyone, regardless of income, has an estate? With the right documents as part of your estate plan, your plan can provide protection both during your life and after your passing.
Read MoreExtended care… Will you need it?
In your retirement strategy, you’ve likely put a good deal of thought into putting away enough money to enjoy your life, once you’ve put the daily grind in the rearview mirror. Like many, you’ve probably planned for a...
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