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Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

Investors endured a difficult week as the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran continued.  Iran’s efforts to target US military bases in the region broaden the...

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Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

US equity markets regressed as several themes that have propelled the market higher over the last couple of years have had to be reassessed. Return on investment from...

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Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

The holiday-shortened week produced gains across US indices and saw an emerging market ETF break out to all-time highs.  The start of the Chinese Lunar New Year and...

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Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

US financial markets regressed in choppy trade.  The narrative around the disruptive nature of AI continued to impact markets.  Rotation away from growth and mega-cap...

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Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

Investors endured a volatile week on Wall Street as 4th quarter earnings continued to roll in.  Concerns about massive capital expenditures resurfaced after Amazon and...

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Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

Markets ended the week mixed.  With just over a third of the S&P 500 having reported fourth-quarter earnings, this earnings season appears much better than...

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Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

Global equity markets finished the week mixed, with US markets posting their second straight week of losses.  Geopolitical concerns and trade tensions were top of mind...

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Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

US financial markets ended the week with mixed results as investors assessed the first week of fourth-quarter earnings.   Earnings results from the banks initially...

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Weekly Market Commentary

US equity markets notched new highs in the second week of the new year, even as geopolitical tensions increased in several regions.  The new highs came on a broadening...

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New Trump Account Developments

  By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst With contributions to Trump Accounts expected to begin in just a few months, there are some new developments to report. As a...

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Medicare Made Clear: What Every New Beneficiary Needs to Know in 2026

Medicare Made Clear: What Every New Beneficiary Needs to Know in 2026

Turning 65 is a milestone.But when it comes to Medicare, it can also feel overwhelming. Between Parts A, B, C, D… Medigap… enrollment periods… penalties… provider networks… it’s no surprise that many people feel confused before they even get started. The good news?...

Medicare Annual Checklist: 7 Smart Things to Review Every Year

Medicare Annual Checklist: 7 Smart Things to Review Every Year

Even if you feel confident in your Medicare coverage, it’s smart to review your plan at least once a year. Costs change. Networks change. Prescription formularies change. And sometimes your own health needs change — which can make a plan that worked last year less...

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference (and Can You Have Both)?

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference (and Can You Have Both)?

If you’re new to Medicare or helping a loved one, it’s easy to mix up Medicare and Medicaid—they sound similar, but they’re very different programs. The good news: once you understand the basics, it becomes much easier to choose coverage confidently and avoid costly...

Medicare in 2026: What’s New, What Costs More, and What to Review Now

Medicare in 2026: What’s New, What Costs More, and What to Review Now

Medicare costs changed in 2026—Part B premiums and deductibles are higher, Part A hospital costs increased, and Part D now has a firm annual out-of-pocket cap. Here’s what beneficiaries should review and why it matters. The 30-second takeaway 2026 brought higher Parts...