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May Student of the Market

May 27, 2025
In 2025, diversification helps with stock market volatility, and April saw the volatility index rise to its highest point since the pandemic. We also look at alternative strategies, bond performance, and scenarios surrounding interest rate cuts later in the year.
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  • Navigating Life's Biggest Moments: From Milestones to Curveballs, Are You Prepared?

    May 19, 2025

    Are you facing major life transitions? Whether expected or unexpected, this article dives into the core questions that many of us will face either now or in the future. The better prepared you are, the more confidence you will have to navigate them when the time comes.

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  • The Rising Costs of Back to School and Education

    May 13, 2025

    The rising cost of education is a growing concern for many families. This article addresses contributing factors and offers practical solutions for effectively managing the financial burden. Discover tools and actions to help plan for future education expenses.

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  • Analyze Colleges Just Like You Would a Stock

    May 6, 2025

    This article delves into this notion, addressing questions like: How can you apply stock market analysis principles to selecting a college? What factors should you prioritize, and what long-term benefits can be expected? This piece guides you through an analytical approach, encouraging readers to view their educational choices as investment decisions.

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  • April Student of the Market

    April 29, 2025

    The first quarter of 2025 was very different from 2024, with international equities leading the way. How are the US “Mag 7” expected to perform going forward? Let’s take a look! In other news, is it a good time to buy? Finally, stock and bond correlations are changing.

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  • Monitoring & Managing Business Credit Reports

    April 21, 2025

    It’s a good practice to review personal credit reports from the major credit bureaus, but have you considered monitoring them for your business? This article walks through why it’s important for business owners and partners to pursue a good business credit rating.

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  • Is The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Too Pessimistic?

    April 15, 2025

    What is happening with the latest economic data? Both the hard and soft data have been softening. Do you know the difference? What does this mean for our economic outlook at home? Let’s take a look at the GDP, inflation and durable goods, as well as consumer sentiment.

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  • Could the Roth 401(k) Be Right for You?

    April 8, 2025

    What are the major differences between the traditional Roth IRA and the 401(k) Roth? There are benefits to the employer-offered 401(k) Roth, like the ability to save more than in a traditional IRA, however, since it is part of the 401(k), there are some restrictions.

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  • Risk Tolerance: What's Right for You?

    March 31, 2025

    When it comes to investing, each person has a different tolerance for risk. A friend or coworker may not give a second thought to an investment that leaves you feeling uneasy. Do you know what factors to consider when coming up with the level of risk that best suits you?

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  • March Student of the Market

    March 28, 2025

    What does a negative February mean for U.S. Stocks? What about stocks abroad? Even so, volatility remains low. We also look at how stocks evolve over time, bond correlations, and how inflation affects alternative and private markets vs. traditional asset classes.

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  • April Showers Bring May Flowers AND Tax Day

    March 24, 2025

    Just like spring showers come every year, so does Tax Day. Effective tax planning is a continuous process, starting well before the April rains come.  Here are several factors to consider throughout the year that may help reduce stress during the weeks before Tax Day.

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