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Do you have an estate plan?

An estate plan can help create security for your family. Yet misconceptions surround estate planning. Many people think you need to be ultra-wealthy to create one, or that they’re only

An estate plan can help create security for your family, regardless of your circumstances. We debunk some common misconceptions and explore what goes into an estate plan.

Are commodities a golden opportunity?

Every few years, three precious medals hold the world’s attention: gold, silver, and bronze. The metals used in those Olympic prizes, however, may be more important in terms of how

After a summer spent talking about gold, silver, and bronze, we’re focused on how big picture commodity investing can fit into an investor portfolio.

September 2024 market update

As summer ends and September begins, attention is focused on the long-anticipated change in the Fed’s monetary policy, from holding rates steady to returning rates to lower levels. July and

Nine months into 2024, we may finally see the rate cuts experts were expecting. Here’s how Fed expectations have impacted the market so far.

The state of the economy

Politicians love to throw around economic statistics on the campaign trail. In the runup to an election we tend to hear about American jobs, small businesses as the backbone of

Politicians love to throw around economic statistics on the campaign trail. We put together a nonpartisan primer to help you cut through the spin.

Send your kid to college: A checklist

Sending your child to college tends to come with complex emotions—they’re entering the “adult” phase of their lives but may still be dependent on you in many ways. This checklist

Sending your child to college tends to come with complex emotions as they transition to independence and adulthood. This checklist can help set them (and you!) up for success.

August 2024 market update

After weeks of Olympic-themed press reports about the Fed “sticking the (soft) landing” and safely guiding the economy to a place where inflation is coming down and growth is holding

Some experts worry we may already be in a recession. Stock market volatility throughout July and the early days of August isn’t calming investor concerns.