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May 2026
How the Fed Under Kevin Warsh May Impact Markets
The Federal Reserve plays a central role in financial markets and the economy, and its importance has only grown in recent decades. From the 2008 global financial crisis to the inflationary period of the past several years, investors have followed every Fed decision [...]
Retirement Life: Turning Hobbies into Passions
The golden years of retirement offer an opportunity to resume leisure activities that may have been put on hold during one’s career. Hobbies offer an amazing avenue to replace work routines with enjoyable activities that can blossom into passionate pursuits. This transition is [...]
OPEC, Tariffs, and All-Time Highs: Macro Events and Long-Term Investing
For much of the history of the stock market, investing was primarily about individual stocks and bonds. Over the past few decades, however, macroeconomic developments have increasingly influenced markets. Significant events, whether related to central bank policy, geopolitics, or global trade, now affect [...]
Medicare 101: The When and The What
Understanding Medicare and its intricacies often seems daunting. This article will provide an overview of the program, highlighting when to enroll and what the different parts of Medicare encompass. […]
Monthly Market Update for April: New All-Time Highs Despite Market Uncertainty
April's performance is a reminder that markets can experience strong rebounds even in the face of ongoing investor concerns. Despite the continuing war in the Middle East, major market indices climbed to new all-time highs during the month. The S&P 500 gained 10.4% [...]
Legacy Planning: The ‘Ins and Outs’ of Directives and Designations
Legacy planning efficiently transfers a person’s estate and assets after death. This planning is more than just asset distribution. It greatly affects your family, society, and favored causes. Legacy planning uses directives and designations. These legal tools specify how assets should be managed. [...]
April 2026
10 Ways to Teach Kids Financial Literacy
Understanding financial literacy concepts such as budgeting, saving, and investing is crucial for everyone, children included. Financial literacy is the ability to comprehend and make decisions that contribute to financial readiness. This proficiency isn’t inherently taught in schools and often falls on parents [...]
The Bull Market Cycle: Investment Lessons and the Wall of Worry
It has now been more than three-and-a-half years since the bull market began in October 2022. At that time, inflation was rising at its fastest pace in fifty years, the Fed was hiking interest rates, and ChatGPT was still a month away from [...]
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