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What a $5 Frappuccino Can Teach Teens About Building Wealth
April is National Financial Literacy Month, and if you're looking for one conversation that could change how the teens and young adults in your life think about money, start with their coffee order.The $5 That Could Be Worth Half a...
Read MoreAI Valuation Concerns
As an investor, should you be more concerned about the value of your groceries or artificial intelligence? It may seem like a silly question, but there’s a serious answer. One way to measure a stock’s valuation is by looking at what’s...
Read MoreQ3 2025 Market Recap
Here are the highlights of the past quarter. Please download the attached full report for more details. ● The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate for GDP in 2Q25 rose a strong 3.8% as AI-related spending, including infrastructure spending...
Read MoreUnderstanding a Government Shutdown
The frequency of recent government shutdowns has caused most consumers to point it out as expected DC Dysfunction and markets to react with a "meh" response.
Read MoreTake a Timeout from Tariff Talk
When Warren Buffett said, “Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy when others are fearful,” he wasn’t just talking about investing. He championed contrarian thinking and urged people to capitalize when groupthink can result...
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2024 Q4 Market Recap
The 2024 4th quarter market recap is provided through our affiliation with Financial Integrators and their investment committee.
Read More5 Longevity Planning Mistakes to Avoid
5 Common Mistakes in Longevity Planning --As people continue to live longer and spend a greater proportion of their lives after their working years, considerations must be made to financial planning for our later years. Here are five...
Read MoreRetirement Confidence Rebounds, But Inflation Looms Large
The 2024 EBRI Retirement Confidence Survey reveals that while retirement confidence is improving, concerns about inflation and savings remain high, emphasizing the need for proactive financial planning.
Read More"Financial Reflections" Feature Article from Chicago Caregiving Magazine
Chicago Caregiving Magazine asked me and four other experts to share their advice on funding care and building a secure retirement. Here's a preview of some of the feature article content.
Read MoreInflation Drops; Fed Changes Outlook
“It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” Words of wisdom from baseball legend Yogi Berra. And words that Fed Chair Jerome Powell has taken to heart. “Inflation has eased over the past year but remains elevated,” Powell said following the Fed’s...
Read MoreJune 2024 Monthly Update--Estate Planning
We’ve all read or heard the stories. Someone passes away without a will, and potential heirs sharpen their knives in a free-for-all that can take years to play out in court. The emotional toll is immeasurable, with relationships...
Read MorePowell's Pivot: Dovish Fed Sees Rate Cuts in ‘24
After aggressive rate hikes to temper inflation pressures, Jerome Powell and the Fed have hinted that they may be done with Fed Funds Rate increases and expect that multiple rate cuts may be coming in 2024.
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