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October’s Trick or Treat Market
October has a certain mystique on Wall Street. Maybe it’s the cooler air, maybe it’s the long shadow of 1987 and 2008 - or maybe it’s just that the market loves a good scare this time of year. And with everything else we have been dealing with in October, right on cue, the first Hindenburg Omen  of 2025 has flashed. For those unfamiliar, that’s a technical warning that appears when market internals start misbehaving - new highs and new lows rising together, something called t
Oct 17


Shutdowns, Tariffs, and What Really Moves Markets
Markets don’t like surprises, but they’re surprisingly good at ignoring Washington now nearly two weeks into the government shutdown,...
Oct 12


Should You Name a Trust as Your IRA Beneficiary?
When it comes to planning what happens with your retirement accounts after you’re gone, the details matter. One decision many people...
Sep 1


How Your Advisor Gets Paid Could Cost You More Than You Think
When you sit down with a financial advisor, you want someone you can trust - someone who’s knowledgeable, but also firmly on your side....
Aug 16


Can I Get to My Roth Money If I Need It?
What retirees need to know about Roth 401(k)s, after-tax rollovers, and Roth IRAs. "I heard Roth money is tax-free — so I can just take...
Aug 1


Retiring Early? What About Healthcare?
You’ve just handed in the office key card, the coffee mug with your name on it is boxed up, and you're ready to greet retirement at 62....
Jul 12
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