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The first three months of 2026 felt a bit like summer school.

— Monday, April 6, 2026 —
In summer school, students learn a lot in a short amount of time. A normal semester gives students about 15 to 17 weeks to learn, but summer classes cram all that information into 6 to 8 weeks. The lessons move quickly...   continue

U.S. stocks moved lower last week.

— Monday, March 30, 2026 —

The interest rate outlook shifted.

— Monday, March 23, 2026 —

Stagflation worries rise.

— Monday, March 16, 2026 —

Energy disruptions, rising prices, and a weak jobs report cloud the economic outlook.

— Monday, March 9, 2026 —

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new Industrial Revolution.

— Monday, March 2, 2026 —

A Fresh Start: Reviewing Your Estate Plan in the New Year

— Thursday, February 26, 2026 —

When it rains it pours.

— Monday, February 23, 2026 —

AI is reshaping the world – and markets are jittery.

— Tuesday, February 17, 2026 —

Investor mood matters.

— Monday, February 9, 2026 —

It was a busy, busy week.

— Monday, February 2, 2026 —

Geopolitics roiled financial markets.

— Tuesday, January 27, 2026 —

Investor appetite broadens.

— Tuesday, January 20, 2026 —

A change in leadership.

— Monday, January 12, 2026 —

Lots of people are willing to predict what’s ahead.

— Monday, January 5, 2026 —

What is the most important principle of investing?

— Monday, December 29, 2025 —

Happy holidays!

— Monday, December 22, 2025 —

Last week, the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) played “Would You Rather?”

— Monday, December 15, 2025 —

It’s beginning to look a lot like a rate cut…

— Monday, December 8, 2025 —

A change of direction…

— Monday, December 1, 2025 —

Uncertainty abounds.

— Monday, November 24, 2025 —

It was another turbulent week.

— Monday, November 17, 2025 —

There were bearish undercurrents in the bullish sea.

— Monday, November 10, 2025 —

Like walking on cobblestones…

— Tuesday, November 4, 2025 —

Making the Most of Medicare Open Enrollment

— Thursday, October 30, 2025 —

Stock markets celebrated, but bond markets were cautious.

— Monday, October 27, 2025 —

Filling the data void.

— Monday, October 13, 2025 —

It was a stellar quarter for investors.

— Monday, October 6, 2025 —

The economy is all right.

— Tuesday, September 30, 2025 —

The bulls were running.

— Monday, September 22, 2025 —

What are your expectations for inflation?

— Monday, September 15, 2025 —

Was the jobs report good news or bad news for the stock market?

— Monday, September 8, 2025 —

Will the bull market in stocks continue?

— Tuesday, September 2, 2025 —

Will the Fed lower rates?

— Monday, August 25, 2025 —

Was inflation higher, lower, or steady?

— Monday, August 18, 2025 —

U.S. companies have been hitting it out of the park!

— Monday, August 11, 2025 —

Fast as a snail.

— Monday, August 4, 2025 —

How fast will an AI-powered economy grow?

— Tuesday, July 29, 2025 —

This is not the inflation you’re looking for…

— Monday, July 21, 2025 —

Coping With Rising Costs Due to Tariffs

— Thursday, July 17, 2025 —

Are financial markets too complacent?

— Monday, July 14, 2025 —

Like riders on a giga coaster, investors experienced fear and exhilaration during the second quarte

— Monday, July 7, 2025 —

Major U.S. stock indexes raced to new highs last week.

— Monday, June 30, 2025 —

Investors are taking it all in stride.

— Monday, June 23, 2025 —

Investors had a lot to think about last week.

— Monday, June 16, 2025 —

Employment was top of mind for financial markets last week.

— Monday, June 9, 2025 —

Consumers were feeling cautiously optimistic.

— Monday, June 2, 2025 —

Nobody likes to balance the budget.

— Tuesday, May 27, 2025 —

Last week, the U.S. stock market showed why it’s a good idea to stay invested through bouts of vola

— Monday, May 19, 2025 —

The winds of uncertainty are blowing, and the waters are choppy.

— Monday, May 12, 2025 —

American companies did well in the first quarter.

— Monday, May 5, 2025 —

How’s everybody feeling?

— Monday, April 28, 2025 —

As the market turns...

— Monday, April 21, 2025 —

Preparing for Unemployment

— Tuesday, April 15, 2025 —

All eyes on the bond market.

— Monday, April 14, 2025 —

“If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs…”

— Monday, April 7, 2025 —

Risk-on. Risk-off.

— Monday, March 31, 2025 —

The market whisperer…

— Monday, March 24, 2025 —

A correction and a bounce.

— Monday, March 17, 2025 —

A difference of opinion.

— Tuesday, March 11, 2025 —

What do weather and investing have in common?

— Monday, March 10, 2025 —

Why are stock markets wary of tariffs?

— Tuesday, February 18, 2025 —

Optimism headed south on Friday.

— Monday, February 10, 2025 —

Wait! What just happened?

— Monday, February 3, 2025 —

What moves financial markets? The short answer is: Lots of things!

— Monday, January 27, 2025 —

As the markets turn.

— Tuesday, January 21, 2025 —

How to Create a Plan to Tackle Holiday Debt

— Tuesday, January 14, 2025 —

Bond yields are rising—and they have investors’ attention.

— Monday, January 13, 2025 —

Hello, 2025!

— Monday, January 6, 2025 —

Consumers were more optimistic. Investors were less so.

— Monday, December 30, 2024 —

But that’s not what I wanted!

— Monday, December 23, 2024 —

How high can U.S. stocks fly?

— Monday, December 16, 2024 —

U.S. stocks thrive amid turmoil.

— Monday, December 9, 2024 —

Not one, but two!

— Monday, December 2, 2024 —

The post-election rally resumed.

— Monday, November 25, 2024 —

The United States stock market changed course.

— Monday, November 18, 2024 —

Stock markets celebrated the results of the presidential election. Bond markets were less enthusias

— Monday, November 11, 2024 —

Are we witnessing an historic event?

— Monday, November 4, 2024 —

Financial markets appear to have pre-election jitters.

— Monday, October 28, 2024 —

Happy birthday!

— Monday, October 21, 2024 —

There was a lot to celebrate last week!

— Monday, October 14, 2024 —

What a Rate Cut Means for You

— Friday, October 11, 2024 —

Living the realities of risk and reward.

— Monday, October 7, 2024 —

The S&P 500 Index hit a new all-time high last week.

— Monday, September 30, 2024 —

Rates moved lower and stocks moved higher.

— Monday, September 23, 2024 —

There was a lot of good news last week!

— Monday, September 16, 2024 —

Investing in September can be like biting into a jelly doughnut and finding boiled cabbage—full of

— Monday, September 9, 2024 —

After gyrating wildly throughout the month, major U.S. stock indexes finished August higher.

— Tuesday, September 3, 2024 —

The near future is more predictable than the distant future.

— Monday, August 26, 2024 —

The best week of the year?

— Monday, August 19, 2024 —

Markets were gripped by August jitters.

— Monday, August 12, 2024 —

Stock markets swelled and dropped like waves at the Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti.

— Monday, August 5, 2024 —

Americans may be witnessing something remarkable.

— Monday, July 29, 2024 —

The rate cut stars are aligning.

— Monday, July 22, 2024 —

Will deflation continue?

— Monday, July 15, 2024 —

Despite some volatility, stock markets have been buoyant in 2024.

— Monday, July 8, 2024 —

Prioritizing Retirement Planning

— Tuesday, July 2, 2024 —

Some good news and some volatility.

— Monday, July 1, 2024 —

Are we at an inflection point?

— Tuesday, June 25, 2024 —

Inflation is lower – and so are some retail prices.

— Monday, June 17, 2024 —

Another record high for the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index!

— Monday, June 10, 2024 —

Overall, May was a good month for investors.

— Monday, June 3, 2024 —

Perception versus reality.

— Wednesday, May 29, 2024 —

Reading the economic tea leaves.

— Monday, May 20, 2024 —

Higher rates are doing what they’re supposed to do

— Monday, May 13, 2024 —

What will the Federal Reserve do?

— Monday, May 6, 2024 —

The economy appears to be slowing down.

— Monday, April 29, 2024 —

Investors have been recalibrating their expectations.

— Monday, April 22, 2024 —

Inflation and geopolitics and earnings. Oh, my!

— Monday, April 15, 2024 —

The bull charged from October 2023 through March 2024. Last week, it took a breather.

— Tuesday, April 9, 2024 —

Keep Everybody Informed with a Family Summit

— Thursday, April 4, 2024 —

What do dieters have in common with the Federal Reserve?

— Monday, April 1, 2024 —

The central banks have spoken.

— Tuesday, March 26, 2024 —

Here’s the tea on stock markets and presidential elections.

— Monday, March 18, 2024 —

The week got off to a good start...

— Monday, March 11, 2024 —

The bull market is alive and well.

— Monday, March 4, 2024 —

Optimism abounds!

— Monday, February 26, 2024 —

Don’t fight the Fed

— Tuesday, February 20, 2024 —

China is out of favor with investors.

— Monday, February 12, 2024 —

We’ve been hearing a lot about layoffs.

— Monday, February 5, 2024 —

Even better than expected!

— Wednesday, January 31, 2024 —