The incredible bull market continues, with the S&P 500 closing at a new all-time high each day last week. November 2021 was the last time we saw that usual feat. For the year, the S&P 500 is now up 8.6%, a long, long way from down 15% back in early April. We remain optimistic that …
If you’re looking for a way to give back long-term without hurting your current financial security, a charitable remainder trust (CRT) may provide a win-win opportunity. CRTs let you support your favorite cause while also creating a stream of income for yourself or your loved ones. When you …
In this week’s Take 5, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, explore the strange disconnect between rising markets and skeptical investors—and what that might signal for the second half of 2025. Despite market gains of more than 25% sin …
The markets have mostly stabilized following a pause on President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, but plenty of uncertainty remains in the second half of the year, and it’s an open question whether the bulls or the bears will win out in the end. Check out what the Carson Investment Resear …
Tariffs have dominated the news and the markets in the first half of 2025, and with few trade deals announced since President Trump’s “Liberation Day” back in April, that seems unlikely to change in the second half of 2025. Check out what the Carson Investment Research team has to say abou …
Do you have a fear of heights? This is known as acrophobia, which is something many, many investors have. Studies show the fear of failure hits much harder than the feeling of success. This is why we always remember our favorite sports team’s tough losses much more vividly years later than …
Financial cybersecurity refers to the protection of your wealth from cyber threats. Ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals are often preferred targets for attacks by cyber-criminals and hackers, so it’s important to be aware of the threats and have a plan for managing them. Key Cybersecuri …
