In November, markets experienced a brief period of volatility that affected many asset classes. While major indices have delivered strong year-to-date returns across stocks, bonds, and international investments, investors continue to worry about artificial intelligence-related stocks and [...]
If you’ve come across advice like “Social Security is going broke” or “you’re better off just waiting until 70 to claim,” you’re far from alone. These and other commonly repeated notions are persistent myths that can steer [...]
A quote often attributed to Winston Churchill is that "it is more agreeable to have the power to give than to receive." The holiday season is a natural time to reflect on charitable giving and the role [...]
As the holiday season begins, it’s the perfect time to pause and appreciate what we have, both in our personal and financial lives. This is particularly important since investors tend to focus on what could go wrong [...]
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us take this time to reflect on what we're thankful for. Gratitude for family and good health are usually on the list, but some of us may have the added blessing of [...]
There's an old saying that criminals rob banks because that's where the money is. However, in today's financial system, money isn't just in banks anymore, but across different types of financial institutions. While the hope among policymakers [...]
The stock market continued its strong performance in October despite uncertainty from a government shutdown and renewed trade tensions with China early in the month. Many major indices reached new all-time highs after recovering from a brief [...]
If you’ve ever thought that estate planning is only for the ultra-rich or that you can wait until later in life, you’re not alone. But estate planning is important to consider at any age and is a [...]
For retirees and those approaching retirement age, there is no goal more important than ensuring their savings will support a long retirement. This challenge has been compounded by inflation over the past several years, which has eroded [...]
As many asset classes have reached new peaks, gold has also climbed over 60% this year to above $4,300 per ounce. This rally has captured headlines and prompted many investors to wonder if it is different from [...]
