For investors trying to understand the economy, recent reports have provided mixed signals, even leading President Trump to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner. The latest jobs numbers showed weakness and negative revisions, but there are [...]
While investors always look to corporate earnings for clues about how businesses are performing, the current earnings season arguably carries greater importance due to tariffs. Although major stock market indices have reached new all-time highs as trade [...]
When it comes to retirement planning, long-term care is one of the most overlooked and expensive needs. And for many retirees, Medicaid has historically been a financial safety net that helps cover those costs. The One Big [...]
Recent tensions between the White House and Federal Reserve have brought the topic of Fed independence into focus. This is because there can be a natural friction between elected officials and the Fed, since they each have [...]
With the July 4th holiday weekend and so much going on in the summer, you may have missed this. After months of negotiations, a new tax and spending bill was approved by Congress and signed into law [...]
Most retirees don’t fear market crashes or inflation nearly as much as they fear one very real possibility: running out of money. And yet, many financial plans focus on growing your nest egg, not preserving and distributing [...]
The second quarter of 2025 showcased both the resilience of financial markets and their sensitivity to policy uncertainty. From the White House's tariff announcements in April to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran in June, investors faced [...]
President Dwight Eisenhower is often quoted as saying “what is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important.” This perfectly captures the challenges many investors face, since it often feels as if every breaking [...]
When people think about retirement planning, they often focus on IRAs, 401(k)s, and investment portfolios. But for many retirees, life insurance can play a strategic role, especially when it comes to navigating taxes. Whether you're considering a [...]
The conflict between Israel and Iran has captured global attention and created uncertainty in financial markets. Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military targets began on June 13 and quickly led to retaliatory attacks. Then, on [...]
