Mid-Year Financial Check-In: Are You On Track?

Now is a great time to slow down and take stock of your entire financial picture and how it’s lining up with your year-end goals.
Week in Review: Technical Bull [June 9-23]
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The S&P 500 closed Thursday’s session more than 20% above its October closing low, entering technical bull market territory.
Why Stock Market Returns Are Still Strong in 2023

Investors have grappled with market and economic challenges this year ranging from Fed uncertainty, stubbornly high inflation, the possibility of a recession, a banking crisis, the debt ceiling, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and more.
Week In Review: The Bulls Are Loose [June 2-23]

The stock market had a strong showing overall on this holiday-shortened week as the bulls were let loose.
The 4% Rule: A Good Starting Point for Retirement

In simple terms, the 4% rule attempts to answer the question “how much can I withdraw from my portfolio each year over the course of my retirement?”
4 Reasons to Choose Fee-Only Investment Management

Are you looking for an investment management approach that is transparent, personalized, cost-effective, and has your best interests in mind?
Strategies for Managing Your Money During Times of Financial Uncertainty

During times of financial uncertainty, managing your money effectively is crucial for your financial stability.
Week In Review: Ends On High Note [May 26-23]
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The stock market finished out last week on an upbeat note ahead of the extended holiday weekend, though not without some turbulent action.
Your Cash Options With Financial Synergies

In this article we cover your cash options with Financial Synergies, which include money market funds and FDIC insured cash savings.
Week In Review: Small Breakout [May 19-23]

The major indices all logged gains this week, which ends a six week stupor for the S&P 500 where it neither gained nor declined more than 1.0%.
Debt Ceiling Brief

After months in and out of the headlines, the issues surrounding the debt ceiling have come into sharp focus, as the U.S. could become unable to pay its bills as soon as June 1.
Current Challenges In Commercial Real Estate

The repercussions of inflation, Fed rate hikes, the ongoing banking crisis, and the approaching debt ceiling deadline are being felt throughout the financial system.
Week in Review: Ho-Hum

The Nasdaq Composite closed the week with a slim gain while the S&P 500 closed with a slim loss, in a ho-hum showing.
What The Looming Debt Ceiling Deadline Means For Us

The federal debt limit is once again in the news as the country rapidly approaches a critical deadline on June 1 (seems like Déjà vu every year or so).
Anatomy of an Index: S&P 500

Did you know that an estimated $13.5 trillion in assets are indexed to the S&P 500 Composite Index, including $5.4 trillion in index assets?