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College Planning: Key Financial Considerations

  • June 12, 2025
  • Mike Minter
The investment in higher education represents not only substantial costs but also a complex decision about future career prospects, quality of life, and financial independence.
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  • June 10, 2025
  • Mike Minter

A Weakening Dollar: Should You Worry?

The dollar has weakened in recent months amid trade and economic uncertainty, declining against a basket of major currencies to its lowest level in three years.
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  • June 9, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Last Week on Wall Street: Trade Tension Down, Economy Up [June 9-2025]

Stocks rallied last week as investors responded to upbeat economic data and easing trade tensions.
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  • June 6, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Monthly Market Update: Reflecting on YTD Market Volatility & Recovery

After a nearly 20% decline from late February to early April, the S&P 500 has rebounded and is within 4% of its all-time high.
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  • June 1, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Last Week on Wall Street: Markets Cheer U.S/.E.U. Trade Talks [June 2-2025]

Stocks advanced over the short trading week, bolstered by a possible trade deal with the European Union.
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  • May 29, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Beyond the S&P 500: Opportunities for Diversification

While the S&P 500 and Dow remain important benchmarks, investors should consider the benefits of diversifying across many other parts of the market, including smaller companies and international stocks.
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  • May 28, 2025
  • Mike Minter

U.S. Credit Downgrade: Hype vs. Reality

As a follow-up to one of my recent articles on this topic, one of the world's top credit rating agencies recently made a move no one wanted to see, and the financial media took notice.
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  • May 27, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Last Week on Wall Street: Markets Cringe At Returned Tariff Talk [May 27-2025]

Stocks moved lower last week as fiscal fears and fresh tariff threats loomed over market sentiment.
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  • May 22, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Missing Just ONE Day in the Market Can Derail Your Year [Video]

In the world of investing, sometimes all it takes is one day to make a significant difference in your portfolio’s performance.
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  • May 19, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Debt, Deficits, and the Moody’s Downgrade

Moody's recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating marks an official end to the country’s top-tier debt status.
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  • May 19, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Last Week on Wall Street: U.S.-China Tariff Truce? [May. 19-2025]

Stocks roared higher last week, powered by upbeat trade news and tame inflation reports. The S&P 500 is now positive for the year.
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  • May 14, 2025
  • Mike Minter

What the GDP Receipt Doesn’t Show

Explore what the GDP receipt does not show about the economy. Understand the nuances behind the latest GDP report.
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  • May 12, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Special Update: What U.S.-China Trade Progress Means for Investors

The recent trade announcement between the U.S. and China reverses many of the tariffs that rattled financial markets beginning in April.
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  • May 12, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Last Week on Wall Street: Fed Talk Calms Volatility [May. 12-2025]

Stocks were mixed last week as volatility dropped despite ongoing trade concerns and the Federal Reserve's update on short-term rates.
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  • May 7, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Monthly Market Update: Rising Policy Uncertainty Leads to Increased Market Volatility

Explore how rising policy uncertainty leads to increased market volatility in the latest Monthly Market Update.
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  • May 6, 2025
  • Mike Minter

Lessons from Warren Buffett for Today’s Investors

Find out how lessons from Warren Buffett for today’s investors can guide your financial journey with patience and long-term vision.
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Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, fiduciary Financial Advisor in Houston, Texas. We specialize in wealth management services, including comprehensive financial planning and investment management.

For more than thirty years we’ve been serving the financial needs of individuals, families, and businesses in Houston, Texas and around the country.

Wealth Management Services include financial planning, retirement planning, investment management, tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning, and company retirement plans.

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